Fruited Rice Pilaf

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Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup uncooked basmati or regular long grain rice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup Ocean Spray® Craisins® Original Sweetened Dried Cranberries
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions, with tops
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped slivered almonds

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add rice and garlic; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until rice is coated with oil and garlic is fragrant.
Stir in broth and pepper. Cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Stir in cranberries. Cook 7 to 10 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff rice with fork; stir in onions and almonds. If desired, garnish with additional sliced green onions.
Makes 6 (2/3 cup) servings.