Best 10 Almond Cinnamon Rice Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary creation where fragrant basmati rice meets the warmth of cinnamon and the nutty richness of almonds. This aromatic dish, known as Almond Cinnamon Rice, promises a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover three enticing variations of this delectable rice dish.

For those who prefer a classic flavor profile, the Traditional Almond Cinnamon Rice recipe offers a comforting and familiar taste. With its generous use of ghee, aromatic spices, and a touch of sweetness from raisins, this dish embodies the essence of traditional Indian cooking.

If you're looking for a vegan-friendly option, the Vegan Almond Cinnamon Rice recipe has got you covered. This version swaps out the ghee for coconut oil, ensuring that the dish remains just as flavorful and satisfying without compromising on its plant-based principles.

And for those who enjoy a bit of heat in their food, the Spicy Almond Cinnamon Rice recipe delivers a delightful kick. With the addition of fiery green chilies, this dish adds an extra layer of complexity and excitement to the classic flavors of almond and cinnamon.

So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as you explore these three variations of Almond Cinnamon Rice. Whether you prefer a traditional, vegan, or spicy rendition, this dish is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

ALMOND RICE PILAF



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This Almond Rice Pilaf recipe calls for pantry staples and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. An easy, delicious, versatile side dish!

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories     Side Dish

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup long-grain white rice
½ cup orzo
½ cup slivered almonds
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon Herbes de Provence or dried thyme
¼ teaspoon onion powder
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a 12-inch skillet with a lid over MEDIUM heat. Add rice, orzo and almonds and cook, stirring, for several minutes until they are lightly toasted.
  • Carefully pour in the chicken broth. Add all the seasonings, except the parsley. Stir to combine and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to LOW, cover the skillet and cook for 20 minutes or until the broth has been absorbed and the rice and orzo are tender and fluffy. Remove from the heat, stir in parsley, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 233 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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 & 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

ALMOND & CINNAMON RICE



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Make and share this Almond & Cinnamon Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 1/2 ounces long grain and wild rice blend, washed and drained
2 sprigs lemon thyme (or normal thyme)
1/2 bay leaf
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted under the broiler until golden brown
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons currants
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pinch salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to its lowest setting.
  • 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, 2/3 cup 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 69.2, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 1.1, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 4.1, Protein 1

SPICY ALMOND CHICKEN AND RICE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

1/4 cup almond butter
1/2 cup chicken stock/poaching liquid from Poached Chicken, recipe follows
1/4 to 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 to 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos
1-inch piece ginger root, grated
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha, optional
Juice of 1 lime
Black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable or stir-fry oil
2 medium leeks or 1 yellow onion, halved and sliced 1/4-inch thick
3 to 4 ribs celery, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced on an angle
2 carrots, peeled and sliced into matchsticks
1 to 2 red long, jalapeno or Fresno chiles, thinly sliced
1/2 pound sugar snap peas or defrosted whole snap peas, thinly sliced on an angle
1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
About 1 1/2 pounds cooked Poached Chicken, recipe follows, pulled or thinly sliced
Salt to taste
1 cup white or brown rice, cooked to package directions
About 1/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds
One 4-to 5-pound chicken
2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 onion, peeled and quartered
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 lemon, sliced
1 large fresh bay leaf
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
Herb bundle of parsley, rosemary and thyme tied with a string
Salt

Steps:

  • In a small pot, loosen the almond butter over low heat, then add the stock, hoisin, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, Sriracha and lime juice, season with black pepper, bring to a bubble and simmer to let sauce thicken and flavors combine.
  • Heat the oil over high heat in a large skillet. Add the leeks or onions, celery, carrots, chiles and snap peas and stir-fry to tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the water chestnuts and toss to combine. Add the sauce and chicken and toss to combine. Season with salt to taste. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat quickly over medium-high heat when you are ready to serve.
  • To serve, cook the rice to package directions. Toast the almonds in a small pan until golden and fragrant.
  • Serve the chicken with the rice; sprinkle with the almonds.
  • Place the chicken in a large stockpot. Add the celery, carrot, onion, garlic, lemon, bay leaf, peppercorns and the herb bundle; season with salt. Cover the chicken with water and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to a low, rolling simmer. Simmer 60 to 75 minutes, then cool the chicken in its stock. Strain the stock. Remove the chicken in large pieces from the skin and bones. Cut half of the meat into bite-size chunks. Thinly slice or pull the remaining meat.

NUTTY BASMATI RICE WITH ALMONDS



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup basmati rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place almonds in a medium saucepan and set pan over medium heat. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, until lightly golden brown, shaking the pan frequently to prevent burning. Add chicken broth, rice, salt, and black pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.
  • Fluff with a fork before serving.

ALMOND CHICKEN AND RICE



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"The recipe for this almond-topped casserole has been in our family for years," notes Sharon Skildum of Maple Grove, Minnesota. "It's as comforting as chicken rice soup, so it's on our dinner table often." More Rice Side Dish Recipes »

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup milk
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup slivered almonds, divided

Steps:

  • Place the rice in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; top with chicken. In a bowl, combine soup, milk, celery, onion, parsley, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup of almonds. Pour over chicken. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 786 calories, Fat 38g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 856mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 58g protein.

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

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your dish. Use fresh, organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking: This will help to remove any excess starch and prevent the rice from becoming gummy.
  • Use the right amount of water: The amount of water you use will depend on the type of rice you are cooking. Be sure to follow the package directions.
  • Cook the rice over low heat: This will help to prevent the rice from scorching and ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving: This will help to separate the grains of rice and make it light and fluffy.

Conclusion:

Almond cinnamon rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. It is a great way to add a little extra flavor to your next meal. With its nutty flavor and aromatic spices, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give almond cinnamon rice a try.

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