Almond Rice Pilaf

Great side dish for company.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup  blue diamond  blanched slivered almond
• 3  tablespoons butter, divided
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  small green pepper, fine chopped
• 1  cup long grain rice
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 3⁄4 cups chicken broth

Directions

1. Saute the almonds in 1 Tbsp butter till golden;reserve.
2. Saute onions and garlic in remaining butter till translucent.
3. Add green pepper and salt, saute 2 minutes.
4. Add chicken broth.
5. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 20 minutes till liquid is absorbed.
6. Remove from heat and let stand covered 5 minutes.
7. Stir in almonds.