Rice With Almonds and Raisins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• 1 cup converted rice
• 2 tablespoons white or black raisins
• ⅓ cup blanched slivered almonds
• ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 ½ cups fresh or canned chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    321 calories; 11 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 45 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 9 grams protein; 8 milligrams cholesterol; 589 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan. Add the onion, stir and cook until wilted. Add the rice, raisins, almonds, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Stir and blend well.
2. Add the broth, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 17 minutes or until tender and all the liquid is absorbed.
3. Stir in the butter and coriander and serve.