Rice with Almonds and Raisins

The rice is cooked in chicken broth instead of water to give it a good flavor. This dish would complement any meat, poultry, or fish. Delicious!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 262 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ¼ cup sliced almonds
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 ½ cups chicken broth
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• ⅓ cup finely chopped onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion, stirring, until tender. Stir in the rice, raisins, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.

Step 2

Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Stir in almonds before serving.