Almond Lime Rice Pilaf
Recipe: #12311
March 23, 2014
Categories: Side Dishes, Almond, Rice, White Rice, Asian, Gluten-Free, No Eggs, Lime, more
"A pilaf with an Asian flair, great with chicken or fish."
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (209.4 g)
- Calories 279
- Total Fat - 12.8 g
- Saturated Fat - 4.7 g
- Cholesterol - 16.2 mg
- Sodium - 1330 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 30.7 g
- Dietary Fiber - 5.9 g
- Sugars - 5 g
- Protein - 11.7 g
- Calcium - 106.6 mg
- Iron - 2.1 mg
- Vitamin C - 2 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion and almonds. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until the onion is softened and the almonds are golden, stirring occasionally.
Step 2
Add the rice; cook and stir for 1 minute.
Step 3
Slowly stir in the broth, lime juice, soy sauce and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Step 4
Cover, reduce heat to low, simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Step 5
Stir in lime zest, fluff with a fork and garnish with parsley.
Step 6
Serve.
Tips
No special items needed.