Almond Swiss Rice Pilaf
 
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Recipe type: Side Dish
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cups white rice
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 3 Tbsp butter, divided
  • 2-3/4 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup almonds
  • ¾ cup grated swiss cheese
  • Fresh or dried parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. Rinse rice under water until clear. Drain.
  2. Melt 2 Tbsp butter in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bay leaves, and salt and saute for about 4 minutes or until onions are tender and translucent.
  3. Add rice and saute an additional 2 minutes., stirring frequently.
  4. Add broth and bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 12 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 15 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, in a small frypan, melt remaining 1 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Add almonds and saute until lightly browned, tossing frequently to avoid burning.
  8. Add almonds and swiss cheese to rice and stir to combine well. Sprinkle with parsley
Recipe by Simple, Sweet & Savory at https://www.simplesweetsavory.com/almond-swiss-rice-pilaf/