CURRIED RICE WITH ALMONDS

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????In this rice dish, green onions and sweet red pepper give holiday color, raisins bring a touch of sweetness and almonds add crunch. I think you'll agree that the mild curry flavor pleases all palates. -Janice Christofferson, Eagle River, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
3 cups hot water
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 to 2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained and cut into thirds
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onions and red pepper in 1 tablespoon butter until tender; set aside. , In the same saucepan, saute rice and ginger in remaining butter until golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Stir in the water, raisins, lime juice, soy sauce, bouillon, curry and lime zest. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rice is tender, 16-20 minutes. Stir in pineapple and the red pepper mixture. Garnish with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges