Homemade Rice-a Roni

Homemade Rice-a-Roni

Just as easy and delicious as the store-bought version, and no chemicals or preservatives!


Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons butter
2/3 cup long-grain rice
1/3 cup orzo pasta
1 Tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups chicken stock

Directions:

1.  In a medium saucepan, combine butter, rice, and pasta.  Saute over medium heat until pasta is golden brown, stirring frequently.

2.  Stir in onion powder, garlic powder and chicken stock; bring to a boil.

3.  Cover and reduce heat to low.  Simmer 17 to 22 minutes or until rice is tender.


Makes 4 servings (3/4 cup each)