APRICOT-ALMOND RICE

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A tasty dish from Good Housekeeping magazine, this recipe is a quick and easy choice as a side dish for dinner or a lunch for company.

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Fruit Sides

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed with press
1/4 tsp salt
2 c long-grain white rice
3 c chicken broth
1/2 c dried apricots, chopped
1/3 c sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 c parsley leaves, finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. In a large saucepan, heat oil on medium heat. Add onion and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and salt; cook 2 to 4 minutes, or until garlic is golden, stirring frequently.
  • 2. Add rice to the pot; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add broth and apricots. Heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat to maintain simmer.
  • 3. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
  • 4. Fluff rice with a fork. If making ahead, cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container up to 2 days. Microwave on high for 7 minutes to reheat.
  • 5. To serve immediately, gently fold in almonds and parsley.

Yannick Honore
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Jackson Mwale
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This recipe was delicious! The apricots and almonds added a nice sweetness and crunch to the rice. I will definitely be making this again.


muslima mohamed
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!


Zain Armani
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This was a great recipe! The rice was fluffy and the apricots and almonds added a nice sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


elijah Chords
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly.


MR TALANTA AFRICA
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This recipe was delicious! The apricots and almonds added a nice sweetness and crunch to the rice. I will definitely be making this again.


annette namayanja
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!


Naeem Armani
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This was a great recipe! The rice was fluffy and the apricots and almonds added a nice sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


maharahmad
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Sm Mamunur Rashid
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This recipe was delicious! The apricots and almonds added a nice sweetness and crunch to the rice. I will definitely be making this again.


Kaden Dennen
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!


Yongo Gabriel
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This was a great recipe! The rice was fluffy and the apricots and almonds added a nice sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


imran manzoor
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Niloy Hossain
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This recipe was delicious! The apricots and almonds added a nice sweetness and crunch to the rice. I will definitely be making this again.


rena farouk
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!


Preleen Nakamura
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The rice was fluffy and the apricots and almonds added a nice sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.