Almond Rice Pilaf Recipe
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Almond Rice Pilaf

By: Sharon Adamczyk 
"Sharon Adamczyk of Wind Lake, Wisconsin writes, 'With quick-cooking rice, this is a speedy side dish...but the almonds make it special enough to serve to company. It goes well with all kinds of meats.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (41)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
8 Min
Ready In:
13 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups uncooked instant rice

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, saute onion and almonds in butter until the onion is tender and the almonds are lightly browned. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and cover. Remove from the heat. Let stand for 5-8 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2008 by Serena   view full review
I used this recipe as a guide/inspiration. My alterations/recommendation: I used 2 T butter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2007 by SANDIBEACH_2000   view full review
Really good. Didn't read the recipe and realized it called for instant rice so instead used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2008 by megcat   view full review
This was great. I used 1 1/2 cup chicken broth and a cup of orange juice to give it an extra...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2008 by Lisa   view full review
It was excellant. I too do not use instant rice. I made it using basmatti rice.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2010 by CANDEELAND   view full review
The almonds really added a nice texture. I used regular white rice---2 cups rice, nearly 4...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by Kristina Godfrey   view full review
I love this recipe. I followed it exactly except when adding in the broth I also add some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2008 by FALOOLA   view full review
Almost exactly like the side dish served at Applebee's. Easy to recreate, and while it's not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2009 by Mullins5 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wow! This could not be easier and it is wonderful! It is difficult to get rice perfectly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2011 by sugarspice   view full review
Nice basic recipe.. I used italian herbs, garlic powder,mushrooms, peas and toasted pecans to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2010 by MelissaP   view full review
Very easy and very tasty! I made this using frozen brown rice and it turned out wonderful! ...

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