Almond Pilaf Recipe
1 1/2 cups uncooked regular long grain rice
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons reduced fat butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup slivered almonds
Heat margarine in a large nonstick skillet, add onions and rice and cook until rice begins to brown.
Stir in spices and mix well. Place a 2-quart casserole and stir in broth. Cover and bake about 40 minutes
or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in almonds just before serving.
Makes 6 Servings
Serving Size: 6 ounces
| Nutrients per serving: | 
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| Calories: | 239 | 
| Total fat: | 6 grams (24% of calories) | 
| Saturated fat: | 1 gram | 
| Cholesterol: | 0 mg | 
| Sodium: | 450 mg | 
| Carbohydrate: | 39 grams (65% of calories) | 
| Protein: | 7 grams (11% of calories) | 
| Dietary fiber: | 2 grams |