LINDA'S ALMOND RICE PILAF

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This is a GREAT recipe for pilaf that will go with just about any main course... Light and fluffy rice, cooked perfect every time!

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups chicken broth, low sodium is ok
1/2 cup shallot, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups basmati rice or 1 1/2 cups any other long-grain rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted, and chopped
fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Toast the almonds on a cookie sheet, in a 350 oven, for 5-10 mins., or in a heavy skillet over a med. heat.
  • Heat broth in a small saucepan over med. heat until hot. Remove from heat.
  • Cook shallots in butter, in a 2 quart heavy saucepan, over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 5-8 minutes
  • Add rice and cook, stirring, until fragrant and pale golden, about 3 minutes
  • Stir in broth, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes
  • Remove from heat, and let stand covered for 5 mins., then fluff rice with a fork and fold in almonds, lemon rind, and sprinkle with parsley.
  • Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.4, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 510.7, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 8.1

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