If you're looking for a quick and flavorful side dish, this Almond Rice Pilaf is a must-try! Made with instant rice, it comes together in no time—making it perfect for busy weeknights. I love pairing it with chicken and a simple vegetable for a balanced meal. While plain rice can sometimes feel a little boring, this easy rice pilaf recipe adds just the right amount of flavor and texture with toasted almonds and savory seasoning.
This is an easy side dish that is perfect year round and with so many proteins. We love it with pork chops, fish and steak.
If you need another quick rice side dish try this Creamy Parmesan Rice!
Ingredients
- onion
- garlic
- slivered almonds
- butter
- chicken broth
- instant rice
See exact quantities in recipe card below.
Instructions
Honestly this recipe could not be simpler.
In a saucepan, sauté onion, garlic and almonds in butter until the onion is tender und the almonds are lightly browned. Add rice and stir to incorporate. Add chicken broth; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and cover. Remove from the heat. Let stand for 5-8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork and serve with your meal!
Equipment
Having a high side skillet works perfectly for this dish. A well stocked kitchen just makes cooking a little more fun! Here is my affiliate link, if you would like to see some of my favorite kitchen tools!
Hint: If I do not have chicken broth on hand I love to use Better than Bouillon. The instructions are right on the jar and it's an easy substitute.
Storage
Air tight containers are your friends! I love leftovers! This pilaf will keep for 3-4 days, making it perfect for meal prep or left overs!
Serving
Need a yummy chicken marinade to serve this rice next to? Try my The Yummiest Marinade next time you are grilling!
I love the texture of this pilaf. The flavoring is so delicious and will taste like you spent so much time on it, but you didn't! Serve it to guests or family and all will love it!
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Almond Rice Pilaf
Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1-2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups uncooked instant rice
Instructions
- In a saucepan, sauté onion, garlic and almonds in butter until the onion is tender und the almonds are lightly browned. Add rice and stir to incorporate. Add chicken broth; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and cover. Remove from the heat. Let stand for 5-8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork.
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