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Wild Rice And Toasted Almond Pilaf
- Yield: 6 Servings
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- Wild rice is a hearty side that goes with almost any entrée. Add Fisher® Sliced Almonds for a unique twist on this tasty dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups wild rice (12 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups water
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup Fisher® Chef’s Naturals Sliced Almonds (3 ½ ounces)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Rinse rice in a large sieve under cold water, then drain.
- Heat oil in a 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until hot, but not smoking, then cook onion, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in broth and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until rice is tender (grains will split open), 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Drain well in sieve and transfer to a bowl.
- While rice is cooking, melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over moderate heat, then cook almonds, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes.
- Add almonds, salt, and pepper to rice and stir gently to combine.
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