Rice with Almonds
Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible Rice with Almonds recipe! Featuring tender, fluffy long-grain white rice infused with the rich flavors of sautéed onion, garlic, and chicken broth, this dish is further enhanced by the nutty crunch of golden toasted slivered almonds. A touch of unsalted butter and fresh parsley brings a luxurious and aromatic finish to this quick and easy crowd-pleaser. Perfect for pairing with roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or as a standalone vegetarian delight, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in just 35 minutes. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, Rice with Almonds is guaranteed to impress with its vibrant flavor and satisfying texture. Keywords: Rice with Almonds recipe, nutty rice side dish, quick and easy rice, toasted almonds rice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 cup onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley
Instructions
Begin by rinsing the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch, which helps keep the rice grains separate.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
Add the slivered almonds to the saucepan and toast them in the butter, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes or until they turn golden brown. Be careful not to burn them.
Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.
Add the chopped onion and garlic to the saucepan with the toasted almond, and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir well to coat the rice with the butter, almonds, onion, and garlic.
Pour in the chicken broth, and add salt and black pepper.
Stir the mixture gently and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to a low simmer and cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
Let the rice cook for 18-20 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes. This resting period allows the moisture to distribute evenly throughout the rice.
Finely chop the parsley and fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the parsley.
Serve the rice warm and enjoy your nutty, aromatic rice with almonds.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
939 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.2 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 3484 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.0 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 257 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1239 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
