Basmati Pilaf with Vermicelli and Onions

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Basmati Pilaf with Vermicelli and Onions
45 min.
8
222kcal

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If you're on the hunt for a delicious, vegetarian dish that can effortlessly elevate your dining experience, look no further than this Basmati Pilaf with Vermicelli and Onions. This recipe masterfully combines the fragrant essence of basmati rice with delicate vermicelli and sweet onions, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that your taste buds will adore. Perfect as a nourishing side dish, it promises to complement any main course while remaining light and refreshing.

With its rich nutty aroma and fluffy texture, basmati rice serves as the ideal foundation for this dish. The added vermicelli, toasted to golden perfection, brings a delightful crunch that contrasts beautifully with the tender rice. The dish is generously flavored with fresh herbs such as parsley and green onions, enhancing its vibrancy and providing a burst of fresh taste in every bite. Best of all, it's completely dairy-free while remaining satisfying enough for any meal.

This Basmati Pilaf can be prepared in just 45 minutes, making it a convenient option for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With only 222 calories per serving, you can indulge without guilt, and each serving is packed with essential nutrients, making it not only a treat but also a wholesome choice. So gather your ingredients, fire up your Dutch oven, and let this flavorful side dish steal the show at your next meal!

Ingredients

  • cups rice uncooked
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • cups fat-free less-sodium chicken broth fat-free
  • 0.3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup green onions chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • ounces vermicelli uncooked
  • 0.8 cup rio sweet chopped

Equipment

  • oven
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  3. Add 3/4 cup sweet onion; cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
  4. 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. Cover and bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven.
  6. Let stand 15 minutes. Uncover; stir in parsley and green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories222kcal
Protein7.59%
Fat12.49%
Carbs79.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.9
Glycemic Load
25.69
Inflammation Score
0
Nutrition Score
6.6160869805709%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
4.04mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.28mg
Quercetin
0.34mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:221.95kcal
11.1%
Fat:3.01g
4.63%
Saturated Fat:0.44g
2.77%
Carbohydrates:43.38g
14.46%
Net Carbohydrates:42.51g
15.46%
Sugar:0.27g
0.3%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:510.33mg
22.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.12g
8.24%
Vitamin K:38.87µg
37.02%
Manganese:0.56mg
28.21%
Selenium:9.95µg
14.22%
Phosphorus:75.74mg
7.57%
Copper:0.13mg
6.49%
Vitamin B3:1.27mg
6.36%
Vitamin B5:0.59mg
5.85%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.63%
Zinc:0.61mg
4.05%
Iron:0.72mg
4.01%
Vitamin A:189.45IU
3.79%
Vitamin C:3.08mg
3.73%
Magnesium:14.94mg
3.73%
Fiber:0.87g
3.49%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.95%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.93%
Potassium:100.75mg
2.88%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.84%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.72%
Folate:9.62µg
2.41%
Calcium:22.86mg
2.29%
Source:My Recipes