Almond Mushroom Rice

I came up with this when I wanted a rice side dish, but couldn't find one that fit my mood and ingredients I had on hand. The seasonings I used were pretty mild, so you can up the amounts or use others to give it the flavor to suit your taste. I think rosemary might be a nice addition.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1  onion, chopped
• 6  ounces mushrooms, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  slivered almonds
• 3  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups white rice
• 3 1⁄2 cups  chicken stock
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  grill mates monterey  chicken seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon pepper

Directions

1. Melt butter in a large pot, add onions and saute for 2-3 minutes, then add mushrooms and saute until onions and mushrooms are soft - about 5 minutes more.
2. Add almonds, garlic and rice and saute for another 5 minute or so, until rice starts to brown slightly.
3. Add chicken stock and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 25 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit, covered for another 10 minutes.