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Recipe for Rice Pilaf

Kara
This flavorful rice pilaf is so easy, and has a wonderful crunch from sliced almonds.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings (1/2 cup each)
Calories 137 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 2 stalks celery chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 small onion diced (about 3/4 cup)
  • 2 Tbsp salted butter
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 1 2.25 oz packet chicken noodle soup mix
  • 2 tsp parsley
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • ¼ tsp sage
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ⅓ cup sliced almonds Toasted for best flavor!

Instructions
 

  • Saute rice, celery, and onion and butter in a large saucepan for 5-8 minutes over medium heat.
  • Stir in water, dry chicken noodle soup packet, parsley, thyme, sage, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Turn heat to low, cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
  • Let sit 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  • Stir in the almonds or sprinkle them over the top of the rice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 118mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
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