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123 deliciously healthy dinners parmesan rice and pasta pilaf Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes this unique pasta and pilaf combination is a tasty side dish that goes well with most main dishes 2 Tbsp olive oil ½ C thin spaghetti (vermicelli), finely broken, uncooked 2 Tbsp onion, diced 1 C long-grain white rice, uncooked 1¼ C chicken broth, hot 1¼ C water, hot ¼ tsp ground white pepper 1 bay leaf 2 Tbsp shredded parmesan cheese 1 In a large sauté pan, heat the oil. Sauté vermicelli and onion until golden brown (for about 2–4 minutes) over medium-high heat. Drain off oil. 2 Add rice, chicken broth, water, pepper, and bay leaf. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes. Fluff with fork. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf. 3 Sprinkle with shredded parmesan cheese, and serve immediately. yield: 6 servings serving size: 2 / 3 C pilaf each serving provides: calories 208 total fat 6 g saturated fat 1 g cholesterol 2 mg sodium 140 mg total fiber 1 g protein 5 g carbohydrates 33 g potassium 90 mg side dishes grain