Easy Almond Rice Pilaf
This almond rice pilaf is such a simple side dish, but it's absolutely delicious! Made with just a handful of ingredients and ready in about thirty-five minutes, it's perfect for everything from holiday dinners to busy weeknights.
Servings: 6
Calories: 240kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup dried long grain white rice
- ½ cup dried orzo pasta
- ½ cup sliced or slivered almonds
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Coat the bottom of a medium pot with the olive oil and place it over medium heat. Give the oil a minute to heat up, then add the onion. Sweat the onion for about five minutes, until it becomes soft and translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the garlic, rice, orzo, and almonds. Toast the mixture in the oil for about three minutes, stirring often, until it starts to smell nutty.
- Stir in the broth. Raise the heat to high and bring the liquid to a boil.
- Lower the heat until it's just at a low simmer. Cover the pot and let the mixture cook until the liquid has all been absorbed, about twenty minutes.
- Take the pot off of heat and let it sit with the lid on for about five minutes.
- Remove the lid from the pot and fluff the mixture with a fork. Season it with salt and pepper to taste, and stir in the parsley.
- Serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 474mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg