Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1/2 cup vermicelli noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the vermicelli and toast until golden brown.
- Stir in the rice and mix well.
- Pour in the chicken broth, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth.
- Let the rice rest after cooking for better texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Lebanese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg