Crunchy almonds and colorful vegetables liven up rice.
2-3/4 cups water
2 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Fresh Buttery Taste™ Spread
2 teaspoons instant chicken boullion granules
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/4 cups uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Place water, Fresh Buttery Taste™ Spread, chicken bouillon, garlic and pepper in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil (5 to 7 minutes). Add rice and carrots; return to full boil (3 to 4 minutes).
Reduce heat to low; cook until rice is tender (25 to 30 minutes). Stir in all remaining ingredients.
Makes 8 (2/3 cup) servings.
Microwave Directions: Combine water, Fresh Buttery Taste™ Spread, chicken bouillon, garlic and pepper in 3-quart microwave-safe casserole. Cover; microwave on HIGH until mixture comes to a full boil (4 to 5 minutes). Add rice and carrots. Cover; microwave on HIGH 5 minutes. Reduce power to MEDIUM (50% power); microwave until rice is tender (10 to 15 minutes). Stir in all remaining ingredients. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (1 serving):
Calories: 160
Fat: 6 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 190 mg
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 4 g