Almond Rice Pilaf Recipe

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Sharon Adamczyk of Wind Lake, Wisconsin writes, "With quick-cooking rice, this is a speedy side dish...but the almonds make it special enough to serve to company. It goes well with all kinds of meats."

This recipe is:

Quick

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups uncooked instant rice

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In a large saucepan, saute onion and almonds in butter until onion is tender and almonds are lightly browned. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5-8 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Yield: 6 servings.



Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 185 calories, 5 g fat (trace saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 331 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.