Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['vegetarian'], recipe: add vermicelli (or orzo) to deep, covered pan suitable for cooking rice. heat until vermicelli is golden brown. add rice and sauté for a minute in the butter and vermicelli. add chicken broth and mix well. bring to a boil and then lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is cooked. do not open lid and peek! rice pilaf should not be gummy or salty. it is a subtle side dish, and is a complement to fish, poultry, lamb and veal.

Target recipe: in a 1-quart casserole microwave mushrooms, onion and butter or margarine, uncovered, on 100% power for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes or till vegetables are tender. stir in water, rice, bell pepper strips, salt, and sage. micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 2 to 3 minutes or till boiling. micro-cook, covered, on 50% power for 14 to 16 minutes or till rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring once. stir in parsley. let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.