Pilaf: Almond Rice Pilaf
Source of Recipe
Communicating Food for Health newsletter 12/98
List of Ingredients
3 cups cooked brown rice hot
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 red baking apple cored and sliced
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Black pepper to taste
1/4 cup chicken broth
PREP NOTE: Allow about 40 minutes to cook the brown rice; 10 to prep; another 20 to 30 to bake.Recipe
Lightly spray a large non-stick skillet with vegetable oil cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Swirl the almond slices around in the pan until they are golden. Add the apple, celery and onion. Cover the pan and saute until the contents are tender and slightly golden. Add the rice, seasonings and broth. Place in an oiled casserole dish; cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes. Serve hot.
Yield: 6 servings;