Basmati Pilaf With Vermicelli and Onions

Ingredients

• 5 teaspoons olive oil
• 3/4 cup chopped sweet onion
• 2 cups uncooked basmati rice
• 3/4 cup uncooked vermicelli, broken into 2-inch pieces
• 3 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 3/4 cup onion; cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. 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.

3. 3

   Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Let stand 15 minutes. Uncover, stir in parsley and green onions.