Rice Pilaf with Dried Cherries and Almonds

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Rice Pilaf with Dried Cherries and Almonds
Yield: Makes 12 servings
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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.



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


This recipe appears in: Rice & Grains