Name: Almond Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 0.5 cup almonds; 1 cup long grain white rice; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.333 cup vermicelli or orzo pasta; 2.25 cups water

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Almond Rice Pilaf

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Ingredients

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Almond Rice Pilaf

4 tablespoons unsalted buttersub with oil for dairy free

½ cup almondssliced

1 cup long grain white rice do not use quick cooking or brown rice

1 tsp kosher saltif not using kosher salt, use 1/2 teaspoon and adjust the seasoning as necessary when fluffing the rice with a fork.

⅓ cup vermicelli or orzo pastathin spaghetti also works in a pinch

2 ¼ cups wateror chicken stock for more flavor

Instructions

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Instructions

Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the vermicelli or orzo and sliced almonds, and stir until coated with the butter. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta and almonds are brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Stir in the rice and cook one minute longer.

Add the water and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid for a least 15 minutes to check for doneness. When done, cover and let stand for 10 minutes to steam.

Fluff with a fork and add seasoning as necessary. Serve and enjoy!