POTLUCK RICE PILAF

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A fun and tasty alternative to potatoes, this savory rice is a popular side dish at gatherings. I especially like its mild soy sauce flavor and flecks of green onion and toasted slivered almonds. -Annette Rodgers, Rosston, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 20-22 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, cubed
4 cups uncooked long grain rice
8 cups water
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
10 green onions, thinly sliced
2/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, melt butter. Add rice; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; stir in the onions and soy sauce. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.