Best 13 Quick Almon Rice Pilaf Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and flavorful side dish to accompany your favorite main course? Quick almond rice pilaf is the perfect choice. This delicious pilaf is made with rice, almonds, and a variety of spices and herbs. It is a great way to add flavor and texture to any meal. Whether you are a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, this recipe is easy to follow and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With just a few simple steps, you can create a delicious and impressive dish that will be sure to please the whole family.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

ALMOND RICE PILAF



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Sharon Adamczyk of Wind Lake, Wisconsin writes, "With quick-cooking rice, this is a speedy side dish...but the almonds make it special enough to serve to company. It goes well with all kinds of meats."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 13m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups uncooked instant rice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and almonds in butter until onion is tender and almonds are lightly browned. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5-8 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK ALMON RICE PILAF



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-Mary Jo Nikolaus, Mansfield, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and almonds in butter for 5-6 minutes or until onion is tender and almonds are golden brown. Add broth. Bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, peas, salt and pepper. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 6-8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 813mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

ALMOND RICE PILAF



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This tasty rice pilaf dish features slivered almonds. Cooking rice via the pilaf method brings out nutty, toasty flavors, and it's less sticky, too.

Provided by Danilo Alfaro

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoon butter
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 tablespoon finely diced onion
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 1/2 cups chicken stock or broth
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt, to taste
2 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F.​
  • Heat a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, then add butter. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring stock or broth to a boil.​
  • When butter gets foamy, add diced onion and almonds and sauté until onion is slightly translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes.​
  • Add uncooked rice and sauté, stirring constantly, for about a minute, or until rice is fully coated with the melted butter.​
  • Add hot stock or broth, bring back to a boil, then add bay leaf. Cover and place entire pot in the oven. Tip: Check seasoning of cooking liquid and make any necessary adjustments before pot goes into oven.​
  • Cook rice in oven for 18 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. If after 18 minutes, there's still liquid in the pot or rice is still too moist, re-cover and return pot to oven for another 2 to 4 minutes.​
  • Remove pot from oven and gently fluff rice with a wooden fork. Remove bay leaf and discard. Then place a paper towel across top of pot, replace lid, and let rice stand for 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 255 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 13 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

DELICIOUS ALMOND RICE PILAF



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A delicious side dish for beef or chicken. A great change from plain rice or boxed rice mixes. I like to serve this with grilled chicken or with saucy cube steaks.

Provided by DHANO923

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
¼ cup diced onion
1 cup white rice
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
2 cups water
1 cube beef bouillon
1 teaspoon dried parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Add rice and almonds, cooking and stirring until rice is lightly toasted, about 5 minutes more. Stir in water, bouillon, and parsley; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow rice to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 222.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

ALMOND RICE PILAF



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A versatile side dish that goes great with any meal.

Provided by Paula Deen

Categories     comfort food     family

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper
chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion and almonds. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until the onion is softened and the almonds are golden, stirring occasionally. Add the rice; cook and stir for 1 minute. Slowly stir in the broth and add the salt and the pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and garnish with parsley.

SAFFRON ALMOND RICE PILAF



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Categories     Rice     Side     Quick & Easy     Almond     Saffron     Fall     Boil     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chicken broth
1 cup water
Pinch of saffron threads
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup long-grain rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat broth and water in a small saucepan over moderate heat until hot, then crumble saffron into liquid and stir. Remove from heat.
  • Cook onion in butter in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Add rice and cook, stirring, until fragrant and pale golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in saffron broth, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes, then fluff rice with a fork and fold in almonds.

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 PILAF WITH ALMONDS



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A dear friend gave me this recipe after she found it in her Taste of Home magazine. (You can see the original submission at: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Potluck-Rice-Pilaf) It was originally to be made for a crowd, but we quartered the recipe for our family. Quick, easy, and tasty! Hope you and your family enjoy as much as we do! (Toasting almonds is not included in prep time.)

Provided by unmistakable1

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 25m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup long grain rice (uncooked)
2 cups low sodium chicken broth (can use 2 cups water and 1 1/2 tsp. chicken bouillon instead)
2 -3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 -3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a pot. Add rice; cook and stir several minutes until lightly browned. Pour in broth (or water and bouillon). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender. Remove pan from heat; stir in green onions and soy sauce. Cover and let sit 5 minutes. Stir in almonds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.1, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 304.4, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 6.2

EASY LEMON RICE PILAF



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This creamy rice dish is the perfect side choice for fish. The subtle lemon and creamy Parmesan give it a robust and memorable flavor. Double delicious when used with jasmine rice! Guaranteed you'll be asked to make it again and again!

Provided by LemonLush

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 48m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large egg yolks
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups uncooked jasmine rice
3 cups chicken broth
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Combine egg yolks, cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl; whisk thoroughly.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice; cook, stirring constantly, until opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken broth; stir quickly. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Fold lemon-cream mixture into the rice; mix well. Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 667.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

RICE PILAF WITH TOASTED ALMONDS



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Simple last-minute touches like toasted nuts will liven up your side dishes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1 small minced onion
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup long-grain rice
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
  • Add coriander; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Add rice; cook, stirring, until edges are transparent, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in 1 can chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cover; simmer over low heat until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
  • Stir parsley into rice. Sprinkle with almonds, and serve.

RICE PILAF WITH ALMONDS



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 small onion, minced (1/2 cup)
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth, (or 1 3/4 cups water)
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Stir in coriander, and season with salt and pepper. Add rice, and cook, stirring, until the edges of the rice kernels are transparent, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in broth or water. Bring to a boil; cover, and simmer over low heat until liquid has absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, spread almonds in one layer on a baking sheet; bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir parsley into the rice mixture. Serve sprinkled with almonds.

CRANBERRY AND ALMOND RICE PILAF



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I've been making this dish for years - it's different from typical rice pilaf dishes in that the cranberries add the sweetness and the tartness that you don't expect in a savory dish. Oh, and it's super hard to fumble.

Provided by BOGINIA2

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ cup chopped onions
½ cup dried cranberries
1 ½ cups uncooked jasmine rice
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir cranberries and jasmine rice into onion until rice is coated with oil and rice is lightly toasted, about 5 minutes more.
  • Pour chicken broth into skillet and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Bring rice mixture to a boil over high heat, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 22 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat; stir green onions, cilantro, and almonds into rice mixture. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 285.2 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

ARMENIAN RICE PILAF WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS



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This traditional Armenian rice pilaf has been passed down through the generations of Christine Vartanian Datian's family. Peas, parsley and allspice have been added to the original for extra flavor and color.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Time 45m

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 11

5-6 tablespoons butter
4-5 ounces dried vermicelli or egg noodles
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 quart fat-skimmed vegetable, chicken or turkey broth
1 teaspoon sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon white or black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds
1/2 cup coarsely chopped golden or black raisins
1/2 cup frozen petite peas (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a 5- to 6-quart pan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Break or crush the vermicelli into 1-inch lengths. Add the pasta and rice to the butter and stir often until golden, about 5-8 minutes, being careful not to burn the vermicelli.
  • Add the broth, allspice and salt and pepper. Bring to a full boil over high heat, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender to bite, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a sauté pan over medium heat, melt remaining 1 or 2 tablespoons butter. Add the almonds and stir often until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the raisins and stir until they puff, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir peas if using, parsley and lemon juice into rice. Cover and simmer until peas are hot, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Pour pilaf into a serving bowl or on a platter and sprinkle with the raisin and nut mixture over the top. (Diced dried dates, figs, apricots or chopped walnuts may also be used in this topping.)

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 573, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 85 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 551 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • If you don't have a rice cooker, you can cook the rice in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice, water, and salt to the pan and bring to a boil. Then, cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 18 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed. Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork.
  • For a more flavorful pilaf, use chicken broth instead of water. You can also add other ingredients to the pilaf, such as vegetables, nuts, or dried fruit.
  • If you want a crispy pilaf, toast the rice in a little oil before adding the liquid. This will help the rice develop a golden brown color and a nutty flavor.
  • Pilaf is a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice.

Conclusion:

Almond rice pilaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover rice, and it can also be made with fresh rice. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a tasty and nutritious meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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