Armenian Pilaf with Pine Nuts

Yields
Serves 8 (serving size: 1 cup)

Total Time
30 mins

Reader Christine Datian, from Las Vegas, suggests serving her traditional Armenian pilaf, made with both rice and toasted pasta, alongside roasted lamb or chicken and a green salad.

Photo: Alex Farnum; Styling: Kevin Crafts

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup (4 oz.) vermicelli, broken into 1-in. pieces

2 cups long-grain white rice

1 qt. reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Step 1

Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add pasta and cook until browned and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients except for nuts.

Step 2

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 285Calories from Fat 21

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.7g11%

Saturated Fat 2.3g12%
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 478mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
Protein 7.5g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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