Almond Rice Pilaf

Make your next pot of rice extra special with this Almond Rice Pilaf recipe! It’s fluffy, flavorful and cooks up perfectly every time. This is a versatile, easy side dish that pairs well with anything you’re serving, and it’s ready in under 30 minutes!

Author: Flavor the Moments

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Other

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 204 kcal per serving

Ingredients

4 tablespoons - unsalted butter
½ cup - almonds
1 cup - long grain white rice
1 tsp - kosher salt
2 ¼ cups - water
⅓ cup - vermicelli or orzo pasta

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!

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