Rice and Noodle Pilaf

This pilaf rice and noodles with mushrooms can become the ideal companion of many meats.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1/2 cup vermicelli or angel hair thin noodles egg
• 1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped
• 2 cups long grain white rice
• 4 cups chicken broth, low sodium
• 2 cloves of garlic
• salt to taste

Preparation

Heat a medium saucepan over medium high and add the butter to melt. Add the mushrooms and saute 3 minutes. Add the noodles and stir constantly until golden, 2 minutes. Add rice, whole garlic, broth and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low and simmer until the liquid has almost completely evaporated, about 15 minutes. Cover the pan and reduce heat to lowest possible. Cook until rice is tender, about 25 minutes.

Servings: 8

Preparation time:  5 min

Cooking time:  40 min

Ready in:  45 min

Country:  United States

Season / Occasion: Spring

Main ingredient:  Beans and rice