Using whole wheat noodles, brown rice and a heart-healthy oil (if you use the grapeseed oil), I created this healthy version of Arabic Rice. But don’t let the health factor distract you because it is very, very delicious!
- 1/4 cup grapeseed oil, butter or non-hydrogenated margarine
- 1/2 package whole wheat angel hair noodles, broken in half
- 4 cups brown jasmine or basmati rice
- 8 cups filtered water or stock
- 2-1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 3/4 cup raw pine nuts
Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until browned. Stir constantly and remove from heat promptly. Transfer to a bowl to cool down.
In a large stockpot, combine oil (or butter or non-hydrogenated margarine) and noodles. Over medium-high heat and stirring constantly, allow noodles to brown. They will be various shades of brown, from light to dark, when done. Add water (or stock) to pot. It will steam tremedously so place the pot under the exhaust fan. Add rice, salt and pine nuts. Bring all contents of pot to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and let simmer, undisturbed, for about 50 minutes to an hour. Fluff before serving.
© Copyright 2007 by Wardeh Harmon
Wardeh, Sounds like a delicious and healthy version of “Rice-A-Roni” that my husband just loves…but I try not to make very often because it is NOT healthy!
Julieanne — I hope you try this recipe someday, then. He’ll probably like it!