Rice pilaf with almonds

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Rice Pilaf
  • Basmati rice : 1 cup
  • Butter : 2 tablespoons
  • Onion (finely chopped) : 1 medium-sized
  • Garlic (minced) : 2 cloves
  • Chicken or vegetable broth : 2 cups
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon
• Almond Topping
  • Slivered almonds : 1/4 cup cup
  • Butter : 1 tablespoon
  • Salt : 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon

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Steps

• Cook the Rice Pilaf
• Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
• Add the basmati rice to the skillet and stir to coat the rice with the butter.
• Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and season with salt and black pepper.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet.
• Simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the rice with a fork.
• Prepare the Almond Topping
• In a separate small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the slivered almonds to the skillet and toast them until they turn golden brown.
• Sprinkle the toasted almonds with salt and stir to coat evenly.
• Serve
• Transfer the cooked rice pilaf to a serving dish.
• Sprinkle the almond topping over the rice.
• Serve hot as a side dish or as a main course.

Tips

• You can add other vegetables like peas or carrots to the rice pilaf for extra flavor and color.
• Toasting the almonds enhances their nutty flavor, so make sure to keep an eye on them while toasting.

Information

• Rice pilaf with almonds is a versatile dish that pairs well with a variety of proteins such as chicken, beef, or fish.
• This recipe can easily be doubled or halved to accommodate different serving sizes.