Egyptian Rice with Toasted Vermicelli
Egyptian Rice with Toasted Vermicelli pairs tender short‑grain rice with lightly browned vermicelli for a nutty aroma and buttery depth. Each forkful is fluffy yet cohesive, making it an ideal companion to saucy stews, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats. Serve it on weeknights or as a reliable crowd-pleasing side for gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook21 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Egyptian Rice with Toasted Vermicelli, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 61 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 75
- Heart Health
- 29
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the vermicelli and cook, stirring constantly, until it turns golden brown. Remove from heat. Add the rice and salt, stirring until they are coated with oil.
- 2
Lower the heat to low. Cook the rice mixture, stirring constantly, until the rice becomes pasty white.
- 3
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
- 4
Stir the water into the rice mixture. Cover and cook until most of the water is absorbed. Turn off the heat and let it sit until the remaining water is absorbed. Fluff the rice with a fork.
- Calories 355.96 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 5.84 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 66.66 g 24%
- Total Fat 6.55 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.91 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 10.1 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 4.77 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 6.24 g --
- Added Sugars 5.8 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.36 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 21.78 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.02 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Egyptian Rice with Toasted Vermicelli is made with 5 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 31 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Olive Oil, Salt, Short Grain Rice, and Vermicelli. Each serving provides about 355.96 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Egyptian Rice with Toasted Vermicelli made of?
- The main ingredients are Olive Oil, Salt, Short-Grain Rice, Vermicelli, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Egyptian Rice with Toasted Vermicelli?
- About 31 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 21 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 355.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Egyptian Rice with Toasted Vermicelli easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Egyptian Rice with Toasted Vermicelli healthy?
- Egyptian Rice with Toasted Vermicelli has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 355.96 calories and 5.84 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 5.8 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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