Almond Rice Pilaf

This rice has been a favorite for many years.  It’s simple, pretty, and has a nice texture due to the almonds.
Begin by chopping one onion and mincing a clove of garlic.


Put onion, garlic, and 2 cups long grain white rice in a pan with 2 Tb. butter.


Saute, mixing often, until rice is beginning to brown.


Pour 2 cups water and 2 cups chicken broth into pan.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and cook 20 minutes or until rice is tender.  While the rice is cooking, toast 1/2 cup sliced almonds in the oven until just beginning to brown.  Chop 2/3 cup of fresh parsley.  When rice is tender, stir in almonds and parsley.


Serve immediately.


YUM!  This rice is the perfect complement to my Tomato Topped Chicken .


Almond Rice Pilaf 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 cups long-grain white rice 2 Tb. butter 2 cups chicken broth 2 cups water 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds 2/3 cup chopped fresh parsley Chop onion and garlic.  Place onion, garlic, rice and butter in large saucepan and saute 4-5 minutes or until rice is beginning to brown.  Add water and chicken broth.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.  Cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.  While rice is cooking, toast almonds and slice parsley.  Stir into cooked rice and serve immediately.