ALMOND RICE PILAF

3/4 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup slivered almonds

1 tbsp butter

2 cups chicken broth

2 cups uncooked instant rice

In a saucepan, sauté onion and almonds in butter until onion is tender and almonds are lightly browned. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Stir in onion and almonds. Remove from the heat, cover and let stand 5 to 8 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.

Yield: 6 servings

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