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Almond Brown Rice Pilaf features simple brown rice and turns it into a delicious side dish with toasted almonds, sweet shallots, and parsley!
Hi ya, buddies! HAPPY FRIDAY! Do you love Fridays?! I can’t get enough of them.
Secondly. What’s on your weekend’s agenda?? My plans include going to Wisconsin where I will be sure to enjoy 3 days at the Kohler Food & Wine Experience! Isn’t that super cool? I’ll tell you all about it when I get back. For now I’m just looking forward to food, wine, and possibly a full night’s sleep? ‘Cause I’m leaving the hubs and kids behind! It will be me, my hotel room, and a pillow… HIGH FIVE!
But first, more pressing news: I don’t like brown rice, but here I am talking about a brown rice recipe. I know I knoooow! Well, it’s not that I don’t like it, it’s that I don’t like it without flavorings and all, you know? And because it’s good for us, I do turn to it as often as I possibly can. Let’s be honest, though; there ain’t a thing that butter and toasted nuts couldn’t help. Am I right? EXACTLY.
Also, if you’re looking to add a refreshing twist to your rice, consider trying out my lemon rice recipe for a burst of citrusy flavor!
BROWN RICE PILAF
I have made this Almond Brown Rice Pilaf recipe a gazillion times and I’ve almost never really changed it. I am comfortable with it and I’m afraid to walk away from it. As I said, me no likey brown rice, but me DO likey THIS brown rice.
So in order to avoid white rice at times, we will keep to this recipe and love it as much as we can. Deal? Coo’.
Grab a skillet – JUST ONE – some butter, and brown rice – your new side dish will be ready in 20 minutes.
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Almond Brown Rice Pilaf
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
- 1 garlic clove, , minced.
- 1-1/2 cups instant brown rice
- 1 cup low sodium vegetable broth
- salt and fresh ground pepper, , to taste
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, , toasted
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped shallots and saute for 1 minute or until crisp-tender.
- Add garlic and saute for 20 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Stir in rice and continue to cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth, salt and pepper.
- Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and add toasted almonds and parsley; stir and fluff with a fork.
- Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
- Serve.
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
how many does this serve?
Hi! This makes a bit over 4 cups cooked rice.
Hello dinner! I love how easy and light this is!
What an amazing side dish!! And I love the addition of crunchy almonds!!
Such a colorful side dish — love it!
This is such a great side dish! Love the addition of crunchy almonds. 🙂
Who knew a rice pilaf could be so pretty!! I can’t wait to try this!
Since I live in Idaho we eat potatoes as a side dish almost every day. This rice looks amazing and would be such a fun change of pace!