RICE WITH RAISINS AND CINNAMON

Rice With Raisins and Cinnamon image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1/4 cup white or black raisins
1 cup converted rice
1/4 cup chopped blanched almonds
1 1/2 cups fresh or canned chicken broth
1 stick cinnamon, 2 inches long
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Melt butter in a small saucepan.
Add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Do not brown. Add raisins, rice and almonds and stir. 2.Add broth, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring, and cover. Simmer 17 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Remove cinnamon stick and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 299, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 432 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams