Copycat Rice a Roni

Copycat Rice a Roni is a delightful side dish that mimics the flavors of the classic favorite. With the convenience of a pressure cooker, you can enjoy this savory dish in no time.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1/2 cup thin vermicelli, broken into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Put the pressure cooker on "saut" and melt the butter with the olive oil

Break up the vermicelli and add the rice

Stir the mixture often until it turns golden brown

Put in garlic, onions, celery, and carrots

Cook the vegetables in oil until they are soft

Add the broth, thyme, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper

Mix well

Put the pressure cooker on high pressure for 5 minutes with the lid on tight

After that, let the pressure drop naturally for 5 minutes, and then quickly let go of any extra pressure

To serve, fluff the rice with a fork and let it sit for a few minutes