**Rice Almondine: A medley of flavors and textures**
Rice Almondine is a classic French dish that combines the nutty flavor of toasted almonds with the fluffy texture of rice. It's a simple yet elegant dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. This recipe uses long-grain rice, but you can also use basmati or jasmine rice. The almonds are toasted in butter until golden brown, then added to the cooked rice along with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice. The result is a flavorful and aromatic dish that's sure to please everyone at the table. But that's not all! This article also includes two variations on the classic recipe:
1. **Brown Rice Almondine:** This recipe uses brown rice instead of white rice, for a healthier and more nutritious dish. Brown rice has a slightly nutty flavor and chewy texture that pairs well with the toasted almonds.
2. **Lemon Almondine Chicken:** This recipe adds chicken to the rice almondine, creating a complete and satisfying meal. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful sauce made with lemon juice, butter, and herbs, then served over the rice almondine.
So, whether you're looking for a classic side dish, a healthy main course, or a flavorful chicken dinner, this article has you covered!
RICE ALMONDINE
Nice and easy, and of course tastes good. Originally found on mealsforyou.com. Update 07/07/2008 - when I prepared this some time ago - I made some changes: increased the amount of onions, added crushed red pepper flakes, added a minced garlic clove. Then I sauteed it with cooking spray and then I combined the broth etc.Also have used Sazon Goya in the recipe.
Provided by Manami
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine chicken broth or vegetable broth, parsley flakes, minced onion and oregano leaves in a heavy non-reactive saucepan over high heat.
- Bring to a boil and stir in rice and butter.
- Cover pan and reduce heat to medium low; cook 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork and gently toss in toasted almonds and serve with chicken, pork or fish with a green vegetable.
- For Vegetarian meals do not use chicken broth use vegetable broth and margarine instead of butter.
- Enjoy!
WILD RICE ALMONDINE
This is a delicious wild rice recipe we tend to serve around the holiday season. It's a nice dish because after preparation you just set it in the oven for an hour or so, which leaves you more time to visit with your guests and/or do other things.
Provided by - Carla -
Categories Rice
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion, chives, shallots and green pepper and sauté until soft.
- Stir in the rice and sauté 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Add the almonds, water chestnuts and mushrooms.
- Turn the mixture into a casserole dish.
- Stir in the boiling chicken broth and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Cover the casserole and bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
RICE ALMONDINE
Steps:
- 1. Toast almonds in non-stick skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- 2. In a 2-quart saucepan, combine broth, Parsley Flakes and margarine. Bring to a boil.
- 3. Stir in rice. Cover and reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.
- 4. Gently toss in almonds and serve.
TURKEY RICE ALMONDINE
A delicious, great way to use left overs.
Provided by Anita Hoffman
Categories Casseroles
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In a greased 9 X 13 inch baking dish, combine the rice, turkey, soup, mayonnaise, celery, onion and salt.
- 2. Sprinkle cornflakes, almonds and melted butter evenly over top.
- 3. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
SIMMERED PORK CHOPS W/ RICE ALMONDINE CASSEROLE
The pork chops and rice casserole make a great comfort food meal. Add a salad or green vegetable and you're done. **Cook Time does not include time for cooking rice.
Provided by Daily Inspiration S
Categories Pork
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. In a large skillet, add oil and heat until hot. Brown the pork chops on both sides over medium-low heat.
- 2. Add the onion slices and combine water, brown sugar, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Add to the pork chops and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until pork chops are almost done.
- 3. Add sherry and continue simmering, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
- 4. For rice casserole, preheat oven to 350-375 degrees F. Prepare casserole dish. Combine the cooked rice, sour cream, peas, salt & pepper. Spoon rice mixture into casserole dish and dot with butter. Combine the breadcrumbs and almonds and sprinkle mixture over the rice. Bake for approx. 5-10 minutes or until heated through and breadcrumbs are toasted slightly.
RICE ALMONDINE
Categories Rice
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine first 4 ingredients in a heavy non-reactive saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and stir in next 2 ingredients. Cover pan and reduce heat to medium low. Cook 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork. Gently toss in toasted almonds and serve. For Instant Rice: Follow above instructions, adding 2 tsp. butter to the stock mixture. Stir in 1-1/3 cups instant rice. Cover and remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and gently toss in toasted almonds.
Tips:
- Choose the right rice: Use a long-grain rice like basmati or jasmine for best results. These rices have a light, fluffy texture that works well with the almondine sauce.
- Rinse the rice thoroughly: This will remove the starch from the rice, which will help prevent it from sticking together.
- Toast the almonds: Toasting the almonds will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
- Use good quality butter: The butter is a key ingredient in the almondine sauce, so make sure to use a high-quality butter that has a rich flavor.
- Don't overcook the rice: The rice should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it. Overcooked rice will be mushy and unpleasant.
Conclusion:
Rice almondine is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover rice, and it can also be made with fresh rice. The almondine sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the toasted almonds add a nice crunch. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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