Rice with Almonds and Raisins

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

The rice is cooked in chicken broth instead of water to give it a good flavor. This dish would complement any meat, poultry, or fish. Delicious!

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Rice with Almonds and Raisins

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter

⅓ cup finely chopped onion

1 cup uncooked white rice

2 tablespoons raisins

1 ½ cups chicken broth

salt and pepper to taste

¼ cup sliced almonds

Vegetarian Mexican Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion stirring until tender. Stir in the rice raisins broth salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.

Step 2

Reduce heat to low cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Stir in almonds before serving.

Nutritional Information

Rice with Almonds and Raisins

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 261.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.6g 11%

Carbohydrates: 44.6g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 1.6g 6%

Sugars: 1.6g

Fat: 6.5g 10%

Saturated Fat: 2.2g 11%

Cholesterol: 9.5mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 89.4IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.3mg 25%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 0.7mg 1%

Folate: 84.4mcg 21%

Calcium: 33.3mg 3%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 35.2mg 13%

Potassium: 129.2mg 4%

Sodium: 382.7mg 15%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 24%

Calories From Fat: 58.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.