Almonds are a rich source of protein and fiber and add taste and texture to dishes. You can also add raisins, sliced red onion, chopped basil, or dried cranberries to this recipe. Try this dish cold as a salad, mixed with baby spinach or arugula and tossed with olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | 4 Servings
Ingredients
Long grain brown rice, uncooked, 1 cup
Canola oil, 1 tablespoon
Onion, chopped, ¼ cup
Garlic, 1 clove, finely chopped
Fat-free low-sodium vegetable broth, 2 cups
Cilantro leaves, chopped, 2 tablespoons (optional)
Ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon
Salt, ½ teaspoon, or to taste
Ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon
Slivered almonds, ½ cup
Per Serving
Calories, 273
Total fat, 9.8 g
Saturated fat, 0.9 g
Trans fat, 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated fat, 2.7 g
Monounsaturated fat, 5.8 g
Total carbohydrate, 40 g
Dietary fiber, 4 g
Sugars, 2 g
Protein, 6 g
Sodium, 369 mg
Instructions
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