Aunt Helen’s Rice Pilaf

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 8

Aunt Helen's Rice Pilaf Recipe

by The Chefin Rice

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/4 cup butter
	3/4 cup birds nest angel hair pasta ( broken up into pieces )
	1 cup Uncle Ben 's converted brand rice ( NOT INSTANT )
	2 1/4 cups chicken broth
	1/8 teaspoon salt
	1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

313

Sugar

Fat

14g

Aunt Helen's Rice Pilaf is a classic and simple recipe that has been passed down for generations in many households. This dish is flavorful, simple to make, and perfect for entertaining. The toasted angel hair pasta adds a delicious crunch while the garlic powder and chicken broth add a depth of flavor to the traditional rice dish. More complex than plain white rice, this recipe is a great way to add a twist to your weekly meal planning.

Instructions

1.	Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat
2.	Add angel hair pasta, cook and stir until golden brown
3.	Remove pasta from the pan and set aside
4.	Add rice to the same saucepan, stir until coated with butter
5.	Add chicken broth, salt, and garlic powder to the rice
6.	Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low
7.	Cover and simmer for 20 minutes
8.	Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes
9.	Add the toasted angel hair pasta and fluff with a fork
10.	Serve hot

PROS

Aunt Helen’s Rice Pilaf is a great alternative to plain rice that offers a unique flavor
Perfect side dish paired with grilled chicken or fish

CONS

This dish contains butter and may not suit certain dietary restrictions
Angel hair pasta must be toasted separately before adding it to the rice

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Rice is a great source of energy and contains important vitamins and minerals such as thiamin, niacin, and vitamin D.
Aunt Helen’s Rice Pilaf contains chicken broth which helps in maintaining electrolyte balance in the body.