Delicious Rice Pilaf with Dried Cherries & Almonds - Easy Recipe

Rice Pilaf with Dried Cherries and Almonds

YIELD Makes 12 servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup slivered almonds 2 tablespoons margarine 2 cups converted rice 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth 1‑1/2 cups water 1/2 cup dried cherries

PREPARATION:

1. Cook and stir almonds in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until lightly browned. Remove from skillet; cool.
2. Melt margarine in skillet over low heat. Add rice and onion; cook and stir until rice is lightly browned. Add broth and water. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, 15 minutes.
3. Stir in almonds and cherries. Simmer 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

This recipe appears in: Rice & Grains NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1/2 cup Sodium 37 mg Protein 3 g Fiber 1 g Carbohydrate 29 g Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 5 g Calories from Fat 24 % Calories 174 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fat 1 Starch 2