Almond Rice

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 13, 2022
A side of fragrant Almond Rice perfectly compliments most any dish. “When I serve this, I sprinkle the edges of a large serving platter with fresh parsley, add the Almond Rice and then top that with the scallops. It makes a pretty presentation.” Tonya Michelle Burkhard, - Davis, IL

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring the water, rice and butter to a boil. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Stir in the almonds, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 239 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.