Healthful Recipes
	Side Dishes

	Parmesan Rice And Pasta Pilaf

After the pasta and onion are sauted, the oil is drained to minimize the fat content of this interesting pilaf.

2 T. olive oil
1/2 C. finely broken vermicelli, uncooked
2 T. diced onion
1 C. long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 1/4 C. hot water
1 1/4 C. hot chicken stock
1/4 t. ground white pepper
1 bay leaf
2 T. grated parmesan cheese

1. In large skillet, heat oil. Saute vermicelli and onion until golden brown, about 2 to 4 minutes over medium-high heat.
2. Drain off oil.
3. Add rice, stock, water, pepper, bay leaf.
4. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with fork. Cover and let stand 5 to 20 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
5. Sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately.

YIELD: 6 servings SERVING SIZE: 1/2 cup

NUTRITION ANALYSIS PER SERVING: Calories, 172; Total fat, 6 grams; Saturated fat, 1 gram; Cholesterol, 4 milligrams; Sodium, 193 milligrams