Easy and Delicious Rice Recipe: Almonds & Raisins

The rice is cooked in chicken broth instead of water to give it a good flavor. This dish would complement any meat, poultry, or fish. Delicious!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonbutter

  • cupfinely chopped onion

  • 1cupuncooked white rice

  • 2tablespoonsraisins

  • 1 ½cupschicken broth

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • ¼cupsliced almonds

Cooking Directions

  1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion, stirring, until tender. Stir in the rice, raisins, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.

  2. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Stir in almonds before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories262
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
7g
8%
Saturated Fat
2g
11%
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
383mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate
45g
16%
Dietary Fiber
2g
6%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
6g
Vitamin C
1mg
4%
Calcium
33mg
3%
Iron
2mg
11%
Potassium
129mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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