Rice Pilaf With Dried Cherries and Almonds

This recipe was a suggestion as a filler to a Fondue Party. It was amazing! Add chicken and it's a complete meal.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  slivered almonds
• 2  tablespoons margarine
• 2  cups  Rice-A-Roni
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can vegetable broth
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1⁄2 cup dried cherries

Directions

1. 1.Cook and stir almonds in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until lightly browned. Remove from skillet; cool.
2. 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. 3.Stir in almonds and cherries. Simmer 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.