Minted Rice Casserole
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The mild, minty flavor and almond crunch make this nice side dish for a meal with lamb. People will likely be impressed when you prepare this different and palate-pleasing rice casserole. —Ann Eastman
Greenville, California
SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Side Dish
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- Dash garlic salt
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mint leaves
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Directions:
In a saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Remove from the heat; add rice. Cover and let stand for 3 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. In a skillet, melt butter. Add rice and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until butter is almost absorbed, about 5 minutes. Turn into a 1-qt. casserole; sprinkle with garlic salt. Pour chicken broth over rice. Cover and bake at 325° for 35 to 40 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed. Add mint and fluff with a fork. Sprinkle almonds over top. Bake, uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes more. Yield: 6 servings.