Homemade Rice-A-Roni Copycat
This Homemade Rice-A-Roni Copycat is a simple stovetop rice dish made with toasted orzo, herbs, and savory broth. It captures the comforting flavor of the boxed classic while using pantry ingredients you likely already have at home. Warm, buttery, and kid-friendly, it’s an easy side dish that pairs with almost any meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta cooked
- 2 cups brown rice cooked
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter divided
- 1 teaspoon chickenless seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley
Instructions
- Cook brown rice according to package and set aside.
- Cook orzo pasta according to package and drain in colander.
- Melt one tablespoon of vegan butter over medium to high heat in a frying pan.
- Add the orzo pasta to the butter and cook until browned, stirring frequently.
- Melt the other tablespoon of butter in a small sauce pan, using low heat.
- Whisk in the seasonings, until combined.
- Combine the brown rice, browned orzo and the butter mixture, until all rice is coated with the seasonings.
- Top with parsley (if using) and enjoy!