For a richer flavor, try using chicken broth instead of water and beef bouillon. To add more texture, consider incorporating other nuts such as chopped pecans or walnuts. Fresh herbs, like thyme or rosemary, can be used in place of dried parsley for a more vibrant taste. Rinsing the rice before cooking removes excess starch, resulting in a fluffier pilaf. Be careful not to over-toast the almonds, as they can burn quickly. Keep a close eye on them while cooking.
Delicious Almond Rice Pilaf
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PREP TIME5 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME40 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS19
Elevate your weeknight meals with this fragrant and flavorful Almond Rice Pilaf. Toasted almonds and aromatic parsley dance with fluffy rice, creating a delightful side dish that complements grilled meats or hearty vegetarian fare. A simple yet sophisticated upgrade from your everyday rice.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate39 g
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Fiber1 g
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Protein4 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium223 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat4 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
2 mins
In a medium saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. (2 minutes)
02
Step
5 mins
Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent. (5 minutes)
03
Step
5 mins
Add the rinsed rice and slivered almonds to the saucepan. Cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly toasted and the almonds are fragrant, being careful not to burn them. (5 minutes)
04
Step
1 mins
Pour in the water, crumble in the beef bouillon cube, and stir in the parsley. Bring the mixture to a boil.
05
Step
20 mins
Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
06
Step
5 mins
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to fully steam and finish cooking. (5 minutes)
07
Step
1 mins
Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. Enjoy!
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Stanford Sawayn
Jun 27, 2025I added some chopped pecans and it was a hit!
Tamara Ankunding
May 27, 2025Easy to follow recipe and a great way to dress up plain rice.
Leonardo Bode
May 15, 2025The toasting of the rice and almonds makes a huge difference!
Allene Wiza
Apr 28, 2025My family loved this. It's definitely going into our regular rotation.
Rozella Jerde
Apr 24, 2025This pilaf was amazing! I used chicken broth and it was so flavorful.