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Rice Pilaf with Dried Cherries and Almonds
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Rice Pilaf with Dried Cherries and Almonds
YIELD Makes 12 servings
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INGREDIENTS
| 1/2 | cup slivered almonds |
| 2 | tablespoons margarine |
| 2 | cups converted rice |
| 1/2 | cup chopped onion |
| 1 | can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth |
| 1‑1/2 | cups water |
| 1/2 | cup dried cherries |
PREPARATION:
- Cook and stir almonds in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until lightly browned. Remove from skillet; cool.
- 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.
- Stir in almonds and cherries. Simmer 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
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Rice & Grains
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Serving Size: | 1/2 cup |
| Sodium | 37 mg |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 29 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Calories from Fat | 24 % |
| Calories | 174 |
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
| Fat | 1 |
| Starch | 2 |
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