Almond Rice Pilaf

Name: Almond Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups uncooked instant rice

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total: 15 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

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."

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.

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