RICE WITH ALMONDS & RAISINS

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This is a great side dish for a variety of meats. Toast the almonds to add another dimension of flavor. Especially good with Peachy Pork Chops. Could easily be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth.

Provided by French Fried Texan

Categories     Rice

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 tablespoons raisins
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
salt and pepper
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted, if desired

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion, stirring, until tender. Stir in the rice, raisins, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Stir in almonds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.6, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 310.9, Carbohydrate 44.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4, Protein 6.5

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