Onion Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1/2 medium-size sweet onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice
• 2 ounces uncooked vermicelli, broken into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

1. Sauté onion in hot oil in an ovenproof saucepan 5 minutes. Add minced garlic, rice, and vermicelli; sauté 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in broth, salt, and pepper.
2. Bake, covered, at 350° for 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in parsley.