Springtime Garden Pilaf

This is my favorite pilaf and a crowd-pleaser too.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2 3⁄4 cups water
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine
• 2  tablespoons instant chicken bouillon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  pinch pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  minced garlic
• 1 1⁄4 cups  uncooked long grain rice
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped carrot
• 1⁄2 cup  slivered almonds, toasted
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh parsley
• 2  tablespoons  sliced green onions

Directions

1. In 2 quart saucepan bring water, butter, chicken bouillon, salt, pepper and garlic to a full boil (5 to 7 minutes).
2. Add rice and carrots; return to a full boil.
3. Reduce the heat to low; simmer until rice is tender (25 to 30 minutes) Stir in remaining ingredients.