Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 small onion, minced
• 1/8 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup rice, uncooked
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 tablespoon dry parsley flakes
• 1/8 cup slivered almonds, toasted*

Directions

• 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease 8" casserole dish.
• 2. Melt butter in skillet. Add onion and celery. Sauté 2 minutes.
• 3. Spread rice in prepared casserole dish and add broth.
• 4. Scatter sautéed onion and celery over broth.
• 5. Cover and bake 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
• 6. Just before serving, add parsley and almonds. Toss lightly.

Servings

• Serves 2

Tips

*To toast almonds: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds in single layer on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.