How Do You Cook Rice-A-Roni?
Rice-a-roni is cheap (under a dollar usually) and buying it is an easy way to save money. In this article I outline how to make Rice-a-roni a little more tasteful and healthy. Enhances the taste of rice-a-roni and makes it a little more healthier by using olive oil and skipping the frying process. while Rice-a-roni isn’t really a health food, they do make lower sodium boxes now with a 28% sodium daily value. The sodium is still high however one can use 3/4 of the spice packet to reduce sodium intake. Be sure to buy the chicken flavor. While it does contain chicken fat, chicken fat is easier on the digestive system than beef fat or the beef flavor Rice-a-roni. Add 2 2/3 cups of water to pan and bring to boil. Add chopped onion, celery mushrooms and stir and cover. Reduce to medium-low for 5 minutes Reduce to lowest heat for 8-10 minutes Remove from stove and stir in 1 tablespoon of low fat margarine and one tablespoon of olive oil. Ready to serve.
