Delicious Almond Rice Pilaf

Slivered almonds add a nutty crunch to this simple rice side dish.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 212 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 cube beef bouillon
• 1 cup white rice
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
• 0.25 cup diced onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Add rice and almonds, cooking and stirring until rice is lightly toasted, about 5 minutes more. Stir in water, bouillon, and parsley; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow rice to rest for 5 minutes before serving.