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Almond Rice Pilaf with Parsley
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

My go to rice pilaf recipe  is this almond rice pilaf with parsley- the rice cooks perfectly every time

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: rice pilaf, side dish
Servings: 4
Calories: 307 kcal
Author: Vicky Berman
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided (use olive oil for vegan or dairy free)
  • 1/2 large onion diced
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth vegetable broth if vegan
  • salt pepper, to taste
  • handful fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
  1. Over medium heat melt 2 tablespoons butter (or oil) in a pot. Add onions. Cook until translucent, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add almonds and cook until starting to brown, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add rice, cook and stir 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add chicken (or vegetable) broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15-20 or until rice is cooked through.
  5. Add parsley and 1 tablespoon butter and fluff with a fork.

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Nutrition Facts
Almond Rice Pilaf with Parsley
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 22mg7%
Sodium 507mg22%
Potassium 230mg7%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 260IU5%
Vitamin C 9.2mg11%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.