Rice with almonds and raisins
4 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tablespoon | Unsalted butter |
| 1 | cup | White rice |
| 1 | cup | Water |
| 1 | cup | Low-sodium chicken broth |
| 2 | tablespoons | Slivered almonds; toasted |
| 2 | tablespoons | Golden raisins |
| ½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| ⅛ | teaspoon | Black pepper |
Directions
1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over moderate heat.
2. Add the rice and stir to coat.
3. Add the water and broth, bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
5. Remove saucepan from heat, stir in in almonds, raisins, salt and pepper.
6. Divide rice among the freezable containers. Let cool.
Recipe by: Readers Digest Cook Now Serve Later, 1989 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #1024 by njwwb <njwwb@...> on Jan 20, 1998