Budget Rice A Roni Recipes

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RICE-AH-RONI

Here's my version of what's often called 'the San Francisco treat,' although the next time I see this served here will be the first time. I used real chicken broth and a variety of seasonings.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 38m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14



Rice-Ah-Roni image

Steps:

  • Mix together salt, pepper, coriander, mustard powder, celery salt, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and pasta. Cook and stir until onions soften and pasta turns golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in spice blend; cook and stir about 30 seconds. Add rice and stir until rice is coated with butter, about 1 minute.
  • Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a simmer. Stir; reduce heat to low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid; cook for 17 minutes. Remove from heat; let covered skillet sit for 5 minutes. Remove lid and stir in parsley, fluffing rice and breaking up any clumps.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1097.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground coriander
⅛ teaspoon mustard powder
⅛ teaspoon celery salt
⅛ teaspoon paprika
⅛ pinch ground turmeric
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup finely diced onions
⅔ cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 ⅓ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
3 cups good-quality chicken broth
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley

CHICKEN RICE-A-RONI®

Made with shredded chicken, tender basmati rice, and smoky-sweet, caramelized onions and peppers, this chicken Rice-A-Roni® was inspired by a Lebanese rice and vermicelli pilaf. Garnish with fresh herbs, lemon juice, chili flakes, hot sauce, or even garlic-infused yogurt!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Rice Main Dishes

Time 3h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 23



Chicken Rice-A-Roni® image

Steps:

  • Place chicken, celery, carrot, onion, and bay leaf in a stockpot and cover with water. Set over high heat, add salt, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the thighs and legs can be pulled easily from the carcass, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove chicken to a bowl, carefully tipping the carcass to drain any broth from the cavity back into the stockpot.
  • Let meat sit until it's cool enough to handle, 15 to 20 minutes. Separate skin, bones, and meat. Set aside 2 cups shredded meat (white, dark, or a combination of the two) for rice-a-roni and reserve the rest for another use.
  • Transfer skin and bones back to the stockpot with the broth and simmer for 1 to 2 hours or until you need it. Strain.
  • Combine oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot and melted, add onion, bell pepper, and salt. Cook and stir until onion just starts to turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add broken spaghetti and cook until toasted and light golden brown to dark brown in color, about 3 minutes; it's okay if the onions and peppers start to caramelize.
  • Add rice and stir until completely coated. Add pepper, oregano, cumin, and saffron. Stir in 3 ½ cups chicken broth. Add cayenne, garbanzo beans, peas, and shredded chicken and return to a simmer.
  • Cover tightly with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 15 minutes; do not lift the lid or stir during this time.
  • Remove the lid and check the rice in a couple spots. It should be just barely tender. (If it seems undercooked, you can cover and cook for a few more minutes.) Replace the lid, turn off the heat, and let rice sit for 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle parsley and cilantro over top and stir to combine. Check for seasoning and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1380.8 calories, Carbohydrate 88.8 g, Cholesterol 313.2 mg, Fat 74.2 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 85.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 2867.7 mg

1 (3 1/2) pound whole chicken
1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
1 medium carrot, roughly chopped
½ medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
1 large bay leaf
1 tablespoon kosher salt
3 quarts water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
½ medium yellow onion, diced
⅓ cup diced red bell pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup broken uncooked spaghetti (2-inch pieces)
1 ½ cups basmati rice
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ cup garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
⅓ cup frozen green peas, thawed and drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

BUDGET RICE-A-RONI

Placing here for safekeeping. Prep time is for making the pantry mix. Cooking time is for making dinner servings.

Provided by NoeleenCleary

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 20-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8



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Steps:

  • In a large airtight container combine rice, vermicelli, onion flakes and parsley. Store in the pantry to use as needed.
  • To make 4-6 Servings:.
  • In a large skillet with a tight fitting lid melt 2 tablespoons Butter.
  • Add 1 cup of the rice/vermicelli mixture and saute over medium-high heat until vermicelli is browned. Increase heat to high and immediately add broth and water. Bring to boil. (Note: You can also heat broth and water to a boil before adding to rice/vermicelli mixture if desired.)
  • Reduce heat. Cover and simmer gently for about 15-20 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Do not lift lid.
  • Remove from heat. Fluff with fork. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.1, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 3.1, Sodium 116.1, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.6, Protein 3.5

5 cups white rice (not instant)
5 cups vermicelli (pasta, broken into 3/4 - 1 inch pieces approximately)
1/2 cup dried onion flakes
1/2 cup dried parsley
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups broth (your choice of flavors. Homemade preferred for salt content and best flavor)
3/4 cup water
salt and pepper (to taste)

BUDGET RICE-A-RONI MEATBALLS

This recipe makes the gravy from the seasoning packet included in the Rice-a-Roni, so there's no additional expense for the gravy. Got to make a dollar holler! :)

Provided by MakeDollarHoller

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 47m

Yield 14 mearballs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5



Budget Rice-A-Roni Meatballs image

Steps:

  • Set seasoning mix aside.
  • Combine the rice mix and the egg.
  • Add the raw beef in a large bowl and mix together with your hands.
  • Roll into meatballs (about an inch and a half).
  • In a large skillet, brown the meatballs on all sides.
  • Meanwhile, mix the seasoning packet and boiling water.
  • Pour over the meatballs and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Pour the cornstarch/water mixture into the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.7, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 123.6, Sodium 97.3, Carbohydrate 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 22.6

1 (6 7/8 ounce) package beef Rice-A-Roni
1 lb ground beef
1 egg, beaten
2 1/2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons cornstarch in 3 tablespoons cold water

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