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Rice Pilaf with Peas and Almonds

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    Everyday Food, December 2011
    • Yield Serves 4
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    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 shallot, minced
    • 1 cup long-grain white rice
    • Coarse salt and ground pepper
    • 1 dried bay leaf
    • 1 3/4 cups hot water
    • 3/4 cup frozen peas
    • 3 tablespoons chopped almonds

    Directions

    1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until softened, 3 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until fragrant and toasted, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add bay leaf and hot water. Bring to a boil over high; reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 minutes. Add peas and almonds. Cover and cook until peas are warm and water is absorbed, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

    Cook's Note

    This pilaf is good with beef stew, seared salmon, or bacon.

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