EASY Lebanese Rice with Vermicelli Recipe | Mediterranean Middle Eastern | Vegan Vegetarian

Looking for the perfect side dish that’s simple, comforting, and full of flavor? This Lebanese Rice with Vermicelli is a staple you’ll find on almost every dinner table in the Middle East, and for good reason. Fluffy long-grain rice is cooked with toasted vermicelli pasta, giving it a nutty aroma and irresistible texture. It’s a dish that’s humble yet elegant, making it the ideal companion to stews, grilled vegetables, or hearty mains.

Completely vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based, this recipe is proof that comfort food doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you’re cooking for a family gathering, holiday feast, or a cozy weeknight dinner, this Lebanese Rice recipe is one you’ll make again and again.

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Welcome back to Berry Berry Life, bringing you easy and delicious recipes from around the world. Today we’re making a simple yet comforting classic, Lebanese rice with vermicelli. Fluffy, golden, and lightly toasted. It’s the perfect base for Mediterranean dishes or to enjoy on its own. We’ll start by heating a pan over medium low heat. Then add in two tablespoons of pine nuts. We’ll toast them gently until golden. Fun fact, pine nuts are actually seeds of pine trees. Cultivating them is a lengthy process where the pine cones take about 3 years to mature. These little guys go from perfectly nutty to charcoal in seconds, so keep them moving. Once ready, we’ll set them aside for later garnish. Next, we’ll add 2 Tbsp of cooking oil and toss in about half a cup of vermicelli noodles. This is the secret step to make Lebanese rice special. Toasting the vermicelli until golden brown deepens the flavor. Adding a rich nutty base that plain rice just can’t pull off. Vermicelli is a thin noodle usually made with rice like what we’re using. However, you can get them made of wheat or mung beans. Now, we’ll stir in one cup of jasmine rice. You can also use basmati or any other long grain rice. Jasmine is kind of our go-to long grain rice. We’ll toast it until the grains turn milky white. Not only does this give the rice a lovely aroma, but it helps the grains stay fluffy and separate as opposed to mushy. Remember, we’re not making a risoto, even though risotos are delicious. Next, we add in two cups of vegetable broth. If you don’t have vegetable broth, you can use water here as well. This just gives it that extra bit of flavor along with half a teaspoon of salt. Be sure to adjust the salt to your preference and especially if the broth is salted like ours is. Now, we’ll increase the heat to medium and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, we’ll lower the heat to a simmer, cover it, and let it cook for 8 to 10 minutes until all the liquid has evaporated and the rice is fluffy and tender. Once done, we’ll uncover and gently fluff with a fork. This isn’t just to show off. This helps to release the trapped excess steam which could overcook the rice and make it sticky or mushy. Then we top it off with the toasted pine nuts along with some freshly chopped parsley. And if you’re feeling fancy, a sprinkle of slivered almonds for that extra crunch. Hope you enjoyed this video. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe to support our channel. For the full written recipe, check out the link in the video description box below, or visit us at berry berryife.com for tons more delicious recipe ideas. This dish has been a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine for centuries. In Lebanon, it’s on nearly every dinner table, from weekn night meals to festive gatherings. It’s a comfort food with history. And like all comfort foods, each family has their own version. There you have it. Lebanese rice. A supremely satisfying taste of the Mediterranean right in the comfort of your own kitchen. Thank you for watching. Enjoy.