Rice with Almonds

Elevate your side dish game with this flavorful and aromatic Rice with Almonds recipe! Featuring tender long-grain white rice perfectly cooked in savory chicken broth, this dish is brought to life with the rich nuttiness of golden toasted slivered almonds, sautéed onions, and garlic. The butter adds a luscious depth, while fresh parsley provides a vibrant, herby finish. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a straightforward cooking process, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners yet elegant enough for special occasions. Serve it alongside roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or your favorite main course for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Keywords: rice with almonds, toasted almonds, easy side dish, savory rice recipe, aromatic rice.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 0.5 cup slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 0.5 cup onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley

Directions

Step 1

Begin by rinsing the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch, which helps keep the rice grains separate.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.

Step 3

Add the slivered almonds to the saucepan and toast them in the butter, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes or until they turn golden brown. Be careful not to burn them.

Step 4

Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.

Step 5

Add the chopped onion and garlic to the saucepan with the toasted almond, and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.

Step 6

Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir well to coat the rice with the butter, almonds, onion, and garlic.

Step 7

Pour in the chicken broth, and add salt and black pepper.

Step 8

Stir the mixture gently and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 9

Once boiling, reduce the heat to a low simmer and cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.

Step 10

Let the rice cook for 18-20 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Step 11

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes. This resting period allows the moisture to distribute evenly throughout the rice.

Step 12

Finely chop the parsley and fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the parsley.

Step 13

Serve the rice warm and enjoy your nutty, aromatic rice with almonds.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	905.1 grams (905.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	939

Total Fat 58.20g	75%
Saturated Fat 16.60g	83%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 3484mg	151%
Total Carbohydrate 86.00g	31%
Dietary Fiber 10.10g	36%
Total Sugars 8.60g
Protein 28.60g	57%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 257mg	20%
Iron 7mg	41%
Potassium 1239mg	26%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.3%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 35.0%