APRICOT-ALMOND RICE

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A tasty dish from Good Housekeeping magazine, this recipe is a quick and easy choice as a side dish for dinner or a lunch for company.

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Fruit Sides

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed with press
1/4 tsp salt
2 c long-grain white rice
3 c chicken broth
1/2 c dried apricots, chopped
1/3 c sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 c parsley leaves, finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. In a large saucepan, heat oil on medium heat. Add onion and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and salt; cook 2 to 4 minutes, or until garlic is golden, stirring frequently.
  • 2. Add rice to the pot; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add broth and apricots. Heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat to maintain simmer.
  • 3. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
  • 4. Fluff rice with a fork. If making ahead, cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container up to 2 days. Microwave on high for 7 minutes to reheat.
  • 5. To serve immediately, gently fold in almonds and parsley.

samiul khan
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This dish is so flavorful and easy to make. I love the combination of apricots and almonds. I will definitely be making this again.


Laxmi Ram
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I usually have some leftover rice from the night before, and this dish is the perfect way to use it up.


Romae Robertson
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a little bit of chopped cilantro to the dish for extra flavor.


Simon “Si-Fi” Fisher
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This dish is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it the night before and reheat it the next day.


Gabriel Pineda
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I'm not a fan of raisins, so I substituted cranberries in this recipe. It turned out great! The cranberries added a nice tartness to the dish.


Omolemo Happy
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the apricots and almonds, and they don't even realize they're eating broccoli.


Mehedi 007
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I love the combination of apricots and almonds in this dish. It's a great way to add some sweetness and crunch to your rice.


Md Riyazul
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually serve it with grilled chicken or fish.


George Asare
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I'm always looking for new ways to make rice, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The apricots and almonds add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


kamrul mia
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some leftover jasmine rice from the night before, and this dish was the perfect way to use it up.


Beemal Acharya
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The apricots added a subtle sweetness to the dish that was really nice. I will definitely be making this again.


Tunny Boss
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Faiza Fahim
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a little bit of cinnamon to the rice for extra flavor.


Nashith Ahamed7
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I used basmati rice, which gave it a nice fluffy texture. The apricots and almonds added a nice pop of flavor and sweetness.


Rabil malik
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well this dish turned out. I'm not usually a fan of rice, but the apricots and almonds added a nice sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Fiona Edgar
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This apricot almond rice dish was a delight to make. The combination of flavors was exquisite, and the rice cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make rice dish.