Almond Rice Pilaf

Total Time

Prep/Total: 15 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022
Sharon Adamczyk of Wind Lake, Wisconsin writes, "With quick-cooking rice, this is a speedy side dish...but the almonds make it special enough to serve to company. It goes well with all kinds of meats."
Almond Rice Pilaf Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups uncooked instant rice

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, saute onion and almonds in butter until onion is tender and almonds are lightly browned. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5-8 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 185 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 331mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.