Best 9 Almond Lime Rice Pilaf Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our Almond Lime Rice Pilaf, a delectable blend of aromatic flavors and vibrant textures. This dish embodies the essence of culinary artistry, seamlessly merging the nutty sweetness of almonds, the tangy zest of limes, and the fluffy goodness of rice. Embark on a sensory adventure as you savor each bite, experiencing the harmonious interplay of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds craving more. Discover the secrets behind this extraordinary dish as we unveil the step-by-step recipe, guiding you through the process of creating this unforgettable culinary masterpiece.

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

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

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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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

ALMOND LIME RICE PILAF



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A pilaf with an Asian flair, great with chicken or fish.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 c finely chopped yellow onion
1/3 c slivered almonds
1 c long grain white rice, uncooked
2 c chicken broth
1/4 c lime juice
2 Tbsp soy sauce
ground black pepper, to taste
2 tsp grated lime zest
fesh chopped parsely, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. n 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.
  • 2. Add the rice; cook and stir for 1 minute.
  • 3. Slowly stir in the broth, lime juice, soy sauce and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • 4. Cover, reduce heat to low, simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • 5. Stir in lime zest, fluff with a fork and garnish with parsley. Serve.

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.

LIME RICE PILAF



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, peeled, finely chopped
2 cups long grain white rice
3 3/4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat. Add stock, lime juice and lime peel. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer rice to serving bowl. Sprinkle with parsley or cilantro.

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.

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.

RICE PILAF WITH PISTACHIOS AND ALMONDS



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This dish is inspired by a number of Persian rice pilafs, but it's simpler, and calls for much less butter than an authentic Persian pilaf. There are sweet and tart flavors at play here, especially if you use barberries, but apricots also have a tart edge to them. Rose water makes the pilaf wonderfully fragrant.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     side dish

Time 35m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup basmati rice or purple jasmine rice
2 cups water or stock (chicken or vegetable)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, unsalted butter or ghee
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (optional)
Salt to taste
2 teaspoons rose water
1/4 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped (30 grams)
1/4 cup almonds, blanched, skinned and coarsely chopped (35 grams)
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 cup barberries or chopped dried apricots, soaked in warm water for 1/2 hour and drained

Steps:

  • Place rice in a bowl in the sink and rinse several times with water, or soak for 30 minutes to an hour. Drain.
  • Heat water or stock to a bare simmer in a saucepan or in microwave.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil, butter or ghee in a wide, heavy skillet or saucepan over medium heat and add onion and salt to taste. Cook, stirring, until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes, and add rice. Cook, stirring, until the grains of rice are separate, dry and beginning to crackle. Add hot water or stock, rose water and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Uncover rice and place a clean towel over the top of the pan (it should not be touching the rice). Replace lid and allow to sit for 10 minutes, undisturbed.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining tablespoon of oil, butter or ghee over medium heat in a medium frying pan or saucepan and add the nuts. Cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, and add spices and barberries or dried apricots. Continue to cook for another minute, until the spices smell fragrant, and remove from the heat. Immediately scrape over the rice.
  • Pile the pilaf onto a platter or into a wide bowl and toss to incorporate the nut and spice mixture. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 343, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 463 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh limes, fragrant almonds, and aromatic basmati rice will make a world of difference in the flavor of your pilaf.
  • Toast the almonds before adding them to the pilaf. This will enhance their flavor and give them a nice crunch.
  • Be careful not to overcook the rice. It should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Serve the pilaf immediately. It is best enjoyed fresh out of the pot.

Conclusion:

Almond lime rice pilaf is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant flavors and textures, it is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a flavorful and versatile side dish, give almond lime rice pilaf a try!

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