How to Make Rice with Almonds and Raisins - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a simple yet elegant side dish to accompany your next meal? Look no further than this delicious recipe for Rice with Almonds and Raisins. This dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, with the nuttiness of almonds, the sweetness of raisins, and the fluffy, fragrant rice.

Whether you're serving a formal dinner or just want to elevate your weeknight meals, this recipe is sure to impress. The combination of ingredients may seem unexpected, but once you try it, you'l...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion, stirring, until tender. Stir in the rice, raisins, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Stir in almonds before serving.
  • Nutrition

    262 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 383mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 129mg