Turkish Rice-A-Roni Recipe

Name: Turkish Rice-A-Roni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter (NOT margarine); 1 cup long grain basmati rice; 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta (or 1/2 cup uncooked spaghetti or spaghettini); 1/2 cup leeks, thinly sliced or 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced small; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 medium tomatoes, chopped small; 3 cups vegetable broth or 3 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon butter (NOT margarine); 2 tablespoons slivered almonds or 2 tablespoons pistachios; 3 tablespoons raisins; 2 tablespoons dried apricots, cut up into small pieces; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, minced; salt, to taste; fresh cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter (NOT margarine)
1 cup long grain basmati rice
1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta (or 1/2 cup uncooked spaghetti or spaghettini)
1/2 cup leeks, thinly sliced or 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced small
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 medium tomatoes, chopped small
3 cups vegetable broth or 3 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter (NOT margarine)
2 tablespoons slivered almonds or 2 tablespoons pistachios
3 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons dried apricots, cut up into small pieces
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, minced
salt, to taste
fresh cracked black pepper

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["NOTE: If using spaghetti, break up the strands into small 1/4"" pieces using a rolling pin.", "Heat up 3 tablespoons of butter on medium heat until the butter smells nutty but NOT burnt.", "Saute the rice with the orzo, leek (or onion), cinnamon stick and allspice until rice grains and pasta glisten and are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.", "Stir in the tomato and broth; bring to a boil.", "Lower heat to simmer, cover and cook for 18-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.", "Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter on low-medium heat and lightly toast the almonds.", "Stir in the raisins and dried apricots, stirring until dried fruit is very slightly plump. This will only take a minute.", "Set the almond/dried fruit mixture aside.", "Once the rice is done cooking, stir in the almond/dried fruit, parsley and mint.", "Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove cinnamon stick before serving."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter (NOT margarine), 1 cup long grain basmati rice, 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta (or 1/2 cup uncooked spaghetti or spaghettini), 1/2 cup leeks, thinly sliced or 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced small, and more.

Yes, Turkish Rice-A-Roni falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Turkish Rice-A-Roni

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