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Homemade Rice-a-Roni

Servings: 6
Author: tessa

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons ghee avocado oil, or butter
  • 1/2 cup finely diced onion
  • 1/2 cup orzo or spaghetti broken into roughly 1-inch pieces I use gluten free orzo or spaghetti
  • 1 cup long grain or basmati rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt final amount will depend on how salted the broth is
  • 2 1/4 cup beef or chicken broth homemade preferable
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons spices: parsley sage, thyme, garlic powder (optional)

Instructions

  • In a 10-inch skillet with a tight fitting lid, heat the butter over medium low heat.
  • Once warm, add in the onion and gently sauté for about 5 minutes to soften.
  • Increase the heat to medium and add in the orzo or broken spaghetti. Sauté until pasta is golden and starting to brown.
  • Stir in the rice and salt.
  • Pour the broth over the rice, stirring. Place lid on top, bring to a simmer, and reduce heat to low.
  • Cook for about 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed, then tun off heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy!