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Minted Rice Casserole

By: Ann Eastman

"The mild, minty flavor and almond crunch make this nice side dish for a meal with lamb. People will likely be impressed when you prepare this different and palate-pleasing rice casserole. --Ann Eastman Greenville, California"

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
40 Min

Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 dash garlic salt
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried mint leaves
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

In a saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Remove from the heat; add rice. Cover and let stand for 3 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. In a skillet, melt butter. Add rice and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until butter is almost absorbed, about 5 minutes. Turn into a 1-qt. casserole; sprinkle with garlic salt. Pour chicken broth over rice. Cover and bake at 325 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed. Add mint and fluff with a fork. Sprinkle almonds over top. Bake, uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes more.