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Family Favorites: Rice Pilaf

Do you ever need a really good, really easy side dish? This one is about as easy as they come.

Rice Pilaf.

It's easy and versatile. You can use beef or chicken broth and bouillon, depending on the main course. It simmers on the stove top and is simply delicious. Pair it with a Roast Chicken for the perfect complement.

Chicken and Rice

Printable Recipe

1 pkg. Rice-A-Roni chicken flavor
2 c. water
1 t. basil
1 c. chopped tomatoes
1 lb. chicken pieces
Some cheddar cheese

Saute the rice and vermicelli as directed. Add water, basil and seasoings. Place chicken on top of rice. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes. Top with tomato. Cover and cook for 5 minutes longer. Stir in some cheese and serve.

Cheap and easy.

Spanish Rice

3 T. oil
1 c. uncooked rice
1 t. garlic powder
1/2 t. cumin
1 t. chili powder
¼ c. chopped onion
1 can beef broth
1 small can green chiles
½ cup tomato sauce or 1 5 oz can of spicy V8 juice

Saute rice in oil for several minutes. Add onions and saute some more. Stir in spices, tomato sauce/V8, broth and green chiles. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is done. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Holly's Note:
This is actually a very mild rice dish. It goes really well with Beef Enchiladas, Chicken and Bean Burritos and Enchilada Pie.

Rice Pilaf


1/4 c. butter
1 handful vermicelli (about an inch in circumference), broken into 1/2-1 inch pieces
1 cup rice
some chopped onion
2 c. water
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 can chicken broth

In a skillet, saute the vermicelli in butter until golden. Add rice, onion, water, broth and bouillon. Bring to a boil, cover and turn to low. Cook about 30 minutes or until done. Stir periodically, add more liquid if necessary.

Holly's Note:
This is a terrific side dish for most any meal, especially in place of potatoes. Use beef bouillon and beef broth if you're serving a meat dish.

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