Fluffy No-Oil Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1 cup Angel Hair Pasta ( (or Vermicelli))
• 1/2 Onion ((diced))
• 1/2 Bell Pepper ((diced))
• 2 cloves Garlic ((minced))
• 4 Mushrooms ((diced))
• 1 cup Baby Spinach ((chopped))
• 2 cups Rice ((at least 1/4 cup wild rice))
• 3 cups Low Sodium Vegetable Broth ( )
• 1/4 cup Soy Sauce ((low sodium))
• 1/4 cup Almond Slivers ((optional))

Instructions

1. 1

   Break up pasta into small inch long pieces

2. 2

   Lightly toast pasta and almonds (if using) in a skillet until slightly browned

3. 3

   Add to large pasta pot with a lid

4. 4

   Chop all veggies and add to pot

5. 5

   Rinse and drain rice

6. 6

   Lightly toast rice in same skillet, over med-low heat until dry and toasty

7. 7

   Add rice to pot

8. 8

   Add veggie broth and soy sauce

9. 9

   Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer

10. 10

    Simmer 20 minutes

11. 11

    Remove from heat and carefully remove lid

12. 12

    Drape clean kitchen towel over pan and replace lid

13. 13

    Let rest 5-10 minutes

14. 14

    Remove lid and towel and fluff with fork

15. 15

    Season to taste