Best 8 Almond Cinnamon Rice Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of almond cinnamon rice, a harmonious blend of nutty, aromatic, and sweet flavors that takes rice to a whole new level. This culinary delight, often served as a delectable side dish or a scrumptious main course, is a testament to the transformative power of combining simple ingredients to create something extraordinary. Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the best recipes for almond cinnamon rice, leaving your taste buds tantalized and your culinary horizons expanded.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ALMOND & CINNAMON RICE



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A delicately flavoured rice, perfect with fish. Recipe from Raymond Blanc

Provided by Raymond Blanc

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Side dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbsp olive oil
small onion , chopped
100g basmati & wild rice , washed and drained
2 sprigs lemon thyme
½ bay leaf
2 tbsp flaked almonds , toasted under the grill until golden brown
4 pinches ground cinnamon
2 tbsp currants
2 tbsp lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 110C/fan 90C/gas 1⁄4. Heat the olive oil in a small ovenproof saucepan and soften the onion for 2 mins, making sure not to colour. Add the rice, lemon thyme, bay leaf,150ml water, then bring to the boil. Season, cover with a lid and cook in the oven for 20 mins until the rice is completely tender.
  • When the rice is cooked, stir in the almonds, cinnamon, currants and lemon juice, then season, if you like. Set aside, then gently reheat to piping hot when required.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.01 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein

CINNAMON-ROASTED ALMONDS



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Here is an easy snack idea to serve at any holiday party.

Provided by BJ

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 egg white
1 teaspoon cold water
4 cups whole almonds
½ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  • Lightly beat the egg white; add water, and beat until frothy but not stiff. Add the nuts, and stir until well coated. Mix the sugar, salt, and cinnamon, and sprinkle over the nuts. Toss to coat, and spread evenly on the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until golden. Allow to cool, then store nuts in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 40.2 mg, Sugar 8 g

CINNAMON RICE



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Simple, yet easy rice recipe. My family doesn't like plain rice, so we had to come up with something different.

Provided by Dave

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes     Rice Pudding Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup uncooked rice
2 cups water
2 tablespoons nonfat milk
5 tablespoons raisins
2 teaspoons margarine
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Bring rice, water, milk, raisins, and margarine to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until liquid has absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Mix together cinnamon and sugar, sprinkle over rice to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.1 calories, Carbohydrate 49.9 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 28.2 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

ALMOND RICE



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A side of fragrant Almond Rice perfectly compliments most any dish. "When I serve this, I sprinkle the edges of a large serving platter with fresh parsley, add the Almond Rice and then top that with the scallops. It makes a pretty presentation." Tonya Michelle Burkhard, - Davis, IL

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups water
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, rice and butter to a boil. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Stir in the almonds, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

RICE AND NOODLE PILAF WITH TOASTED ALMONDS



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Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Pasta     Rice     Side     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Almond     Winter     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 stick unsalted butter
1 cup orzo
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
2 (4-inch) strips lemon zest
1 Turkish bay leaf or 1/2 California
1 (3- to 4-inch) cinnamon stick
5 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup whole almonds with skins (2 1/2 ounces), toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over medium heat and stir in orzo. Cook, stirring frequently, until orzo is golden, about 5 minutes. Add rice, stirring until coated with butter, then add zest, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, water, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil, uncovered, then cover tightly and cook over low heat until water is absorbed and rice and orzo are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
  • Fluff pilaf with a fork and spoon into a bowl, discarding zest, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick. Serve pilaf with almonds sprinkled on top.

RICE WITH ALMONDS AND RAISINS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup converted rice
2 tablespoons white or black raisins
1/3 cup blanched slivered almonds
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups fresh or canned chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Add the broth, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 17 minutes or until tender and all the liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in the butter and coriander and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 327, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 413 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ALMOND CURRANT RICE



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Her Almond Currant Rice is 9-year-old Whitney's favorite. "Stirring in the almonds and currants at the last minute is a snap, and we love the flavor," Felicia says. "You can substitute your favorite dried fruits and nuts if you like."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups uncooked instant rice
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds
1/4 cup dried currants

Steps:

  • Prepare rice according to package directions, adding butter and salt. Just before serving, stir in almonds and currants.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CINNAMON BASMATI RICE WITH GOLDEN RAISINS



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Basmati rice has a sweet, nutty flavor; in Hindi, the word basmati means "queen of fragrance."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
1 whole bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
2/3 cup golden raisins
2 cups water
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium high-sided saucepan set over medium heat. Add onion, cloves, and cinnamon; cook until onion becomes translucent and mixture is very fragrant.
  • Place rice in sieve, and rinse under cold running water. Add rice to saucepan, and stir so grains are coated in butter mixture.
  • Add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, raisins, salt, and pepper to saucepan. Stir in 2 cups water. Raise heat, and bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until all water has been absorbed and rice has cooked, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat, and let stand, covered, 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Toast the almonds: Toasting the almonds brings out their nutty flavor and makes them more fragrant. You can toast them in a skillet over medium heat or in a toaster oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, until they are golden brown and fragrant.
  • Use good quality rice: The type of rice you use will make a big difference in the final dish. For this recipe, I recommend using a long grain rice such as basmati or jasmine rice. These rices have a light and fluffy texture that is perfect for pilaf.
  • Cook the rice according to package directions: Each type of rice has its own cooking instructions, so be sure to follow the directions on the package. Generally speaking, you will need to cook the rice in boiling water for 15-20 minutes, or until it is tender and fluffy.
  • Add the almonds and cinnamon to the rice: Once the rice is cooked, stir in the toasted almonds and ground cinnamon. This will give the rice a delicious nutty and aromatic flavor.
  • Serve the rice immediately: Almond cinnamon rice is best served immediately, while it is still hot and fluffy. You can garnish it with additional toasted almonds, chopped fresh herbs, or a squeeze of lemon juice.

Conclusion:

Almond cinnamon rice is an easy and delicious side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice. The toasted almonds and ground cinnamon give the rice a nutty and aromatic flavor that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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