Raisin and Almond Rice Pilaf! An Easy, Healthy Recipe!

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are less expensive and still provide crunch.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: low-sodium vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Using water reduces cost but may alter flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Sultanas can be less expensive and provide a similar sweetness.

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter over low heat.

Add 1/3 cup of sliced or slivered almonds and stir.

Cook the almonds on low heat until golden brown, stirring frequently.

Remove the toasted almonds and place them on a paper towel to cool.

Dump out the remaining butter, wipe the pan, and add a little more butter to melt.

Add 1 cup of diced onion to the melted butter and cook over medium-low heat until soft.

Add 1 cup of long grain brown rice and 1/3 cup of raisins, stirring to combine.

Sauté the rice and raisins for 2-3 minutes, stirring almost constantly to prevent burning.

Add 2 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of dry chicken broth seasoning, stirring to combine.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover with a lid and reduce heat to low.

Cook until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 35-45 minutes, checking at 35 minutes.

If the rice is not done and the water has absorbed, add an additional 1/8 cup of water as needed.

Once cooked, add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as desired.

Stir in the toasted almonds and mix well before serving.

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