Side Dishes, Vegetables Recipes - Grecian Rice

Ingredients              

• 3 Tbs. butter or margarine

• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion

• 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper

• 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed

• 1 cup long grain rice

• 2 cups beef bouillon

• 1 tsp. cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp. salt

• 2/3 cup Blue Diamond Chopped Natural Almonds

• 1/2 cup dark, seedless raisins

Makes 4 servings

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Method:

1. In large skillet melt butter; sauté onion, green pepper and garlic until barely tender.

2. Add rice and cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted, about 4 to 6 minutes.

3. Stir in bouillon, cinnamon and salt; cover and simmer 10 minutes.

4. Stir in almonds and raisins; continue cooking, covered, another 5 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.