Easy Almond Rice Pilaf

Name: Easy Almond Rice Pilaf
Yield: serves 6
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain rice; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

December 9, 2011

Just like every guy needs a great-fitting sport coat, every cook needs a fast way to dress up rice. You can play around with this recipe: Add pine nuts and basil in place of the almonds and parsley, use basmati rice, whatever floats your boat. It’s also terrific with pork, so think of it next time you cook up Double Orange Pork Chops (page 24) or Bobby’s Special Thick-Cut Garlic Pork Chops with Bourbon Glaze (page 87).

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