Labadie Recipe Database
Name Robin's Rice
Number of People 4
List of Ingredients 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil

1/3 c. chopped onion

2 garlic cloves, minced

3/4 c. uncooked basmati rice

2 T slicered almonds

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

14 oz. can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
Description Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.  Add onion to pan; saute 3 minutes.  Add garlic; saute 1 minute.  Add rice and almonds; saute 2 minutes.  Add salt, freshly ground black pepper, and broth to the pan; bring to a boil.  Cover, reduce heat, and simmer about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
Time 15 minutes prep plus 15 minutes cooking
Difficulty (1-5) 1
Notes Per 2/3 cup serving:  181 calories, 3.9 g fat, 4/4 g protein; 32.4 g carbohydrates; 1.9 g fiber; 0 mg cholesterol; 0.7 mg iron; 305 mg sodium; 37 mg calcium



Brown rice can be substituted for white rice, leeks or celery for onion, walnuts for almonds, and beef broth for chicken broth.
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