Wine Lover's Rice

A wonderful combination of rice and vermicelli. Very quick and easy to prepare, too. Adapted from A Spoonful of Thyme.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup long grain white rice
• 1⁄2 cup  vermicelli, broken into 1/4 inch pieces
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  Italian herb seasoning
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  garlic salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon oregano
• 1  dash lemon pepper
• 2  cups hot chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup  california dry vermouth
•  snipped fresh parsley, to garnish

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a large pan.
2. Saute the rice and vermicelli until browned. As it is cooking, season with the spices, stirring often so the rice and vermicelli does not stick.
3. When browned, stir in the hot chicken broth and Vermouth. When it comes to a boil, turn the heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Garnish with fresh snipped parsley.