Almond Rice Pilaf Recipe

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4.6

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    35 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    281 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Almond Rice Pilaf Recipe

Almond Rice Pilaf is an easy side dish made with crunchy almonds, mushrooms and savory chicken broth and lemon juice to give it loads of flavor! An easy rice recipe the whole family will love. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 tablespoons almonds slivered
  • 4 tablespoons yellow onion , chopped
  • 2/3 cup, plus 2 tablespoons white rice (not instant rice)
  • 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • sea salt fine
  • black pepper fine
  • 2 cups chicken broth or chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 8 ounces mushroom drained, canned, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a medium sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add almonds, onions and raw rice. This step is super important- you are going to sauté this mixture until the rice is fully browned, stirring frequently. 
  2. After browning, lightly season with salt and pepper. Add water, bullion cubes and lemon juice. Stir together and bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Just when mixture comes to a boil, lower heat to a simmer and cover for 15-20 minutes. Refrain from opening the lid too often. This will only slow down the cooking process. Also refrain from stirring the rice, this releases starch and can make the rice mushy. Instead, use a large fork and fluff it to make sure all of the liquid on the bottom is filly absorbed.
  4. Toss in mushrooms and allow to sit for 3 minutes (lid on) with no heat.
  5. If you've tried this recipe, make sure to come back and let us know how it was! 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 3mg (0%) Potassium 130mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 260IU (5%) Vitamin C 2.2mg (2%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 281kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Potassium 130mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 260IU 5%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 2%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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