Basmati Pilaf With Vermicelli and Onions

agileangus's Note:

I found this recipe in Cooking Light magazine. It's simple to prepare, and my family ate it up!

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 5 teaspoons olive oil
• ¾ cup chopped sweet onion
• 2 cups uncooked basmati rice
• ¾ cup uncooked vermicelli , broken into 2-inch pieces
• 3 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ cup chopped green onion

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 3/4 cup onion; cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add basmati rice and pasta; cook 2 minutes or until rice is opaque, stirring frequently. Stir in chicken broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
3. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Let stand 15 minutes. Uncover, stir in parsley and green onions.