Quick Almon Rice Pilaf

Name: Quick Almon Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups uncooked instant rice; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

—Mary Jo Nikolaus, Mansfield, Ohio

Ingredients

3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onion and almonds in butter for 5-6 minutes or until onion is tender and almonds are golden brown. Add broth. Bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, peas, salt and pepper. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 6-8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 316 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 813mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein.

Originally published as Almond Rice Pilaf in Simple & Delicious July/August 2006

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valanddansmith

Feb 18, 2014

This is a simple but tasty side dish. It would go well with almost any main dish.
katlaydee3

Sep 19, 2012

This was delicious, simple and quick. I served it with the Quick Cordon Bleu on the same page.
KrystaLyn

Jan 14, 2009

I love this recipe. It is fast, easy and tasty. Even my husband, who doesn't usually care for rice, likes it.