Near East Rice Pilaf Low Fat Recipes

" NEAR-EAST" RICE PILAF (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• In a non-stick pot, heat oil.
• Add orzo and sautee until browned.
• Add the rice.
• To the 3 cups of boiled water, add the chicken soup mix, garlic powder, turmeric, black pepper, and turmeric.
• Add seasoned water mixture to the pot, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until all water has evaporated. Don't open lid.
• Remove from heat after 20 minutes and allow to rest 10minutes.
• Fluff with fork.

HOMEMADE RICE PILAF (HEALTHY RICE-A-RONI)

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a deep skillet with a fitted lid over medium heat.
• When the butter is melted, add the broken spaghetti and rice. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, until slightly toasted.
• Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until the rice is tender and the broth is absorbed.
• Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Add the spaghetti and toast until deep golden in color and very nutty-smelling. Add the rice and stir for a minute. Season with some salt and pepper, add 3 1/2 cups of the stock and bring to a low boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the rice is just tender, about 18 minutes; add extra stock as necessary if the pan gets too dry. Fluff the pilaf with a fork. Mix in the currants, pignoli, chives and parsley.

BAKED RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish, combine all the ingredients. Cover and bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring after 25 minutes.