This Garlic Toasted Almond Basmati Rice recipe is easy and flavorful! Toasted, tender and aromatic basmati rice is tossed with garlic olive oil and toasted sliced almonds for a simple side dish. Yields 6 to 8 servings.
Meet my go-to side dish for just about everything.
This rice recipe only calls for a few ingredients but it tastes amazing! Both the rice and almonds are pan-toasted and tossed with garlic infused olive oil. I love the crunch from the toasted almonds and the light garlic flavor you get from the olive oil is perfection. It’s also incredibly easy and goes with just about anything, even by itself it’s delicious.
Prepare to fall in love!
This recipe calls for just a few ingredients and a little time, but most of the “hard” work is done in the rice cooker (aka my bff) and takes about 35 minutes total.
I start by melting a tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
Once hot and bubbly, add in the basmati rice.
Stir and toast until fragrant and the rice is golden brown.
Then transfer it to the bowl of your rice cooker and season with a 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt.
Fill with water to the “white rice” or “2 cup” waterline or according to the directions included with your rice cooker.
Close the lid, plug it in and press the white rice button. It’s really just that easy. I’ve had a rice cooker for what feels like forever now and it’s still one of my most favorite kitchen appliances that I own. I’ve linked the one I have in the printable recipe at the end of this post.
Toast The Sliced Almonds:
While the rice is cooking, add 2/3 cup of sliced almonds to a small skillet or just use the one you toasted the rice in. Over medium-low heat, toast the almonds until they start to smell nutty and are lightly golden brown. Remove off of the heat and set off to the side while waiting for the rice to finish.
SO pretty!
Once the rice has cooked, fluff with a spatula or fork.
Then pour in 1 tablespoon of garlic infused olive oil.
Add the rice to a serving dish and toss with half of the toasted almonds. Sprinkle the rest over top along with 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley.
Then sprinkle with some chopped fresh parsley for some pop of green and serve.
My family loves this basmati rice recipe!
Enjoy! And if you give this Garlic Toasted Almond Basmati Rice recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!
Garlic Toasted Almond Basmati Rice
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 10 ounces basmati rice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon garlic infused olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add in the rice. Stir occasionally until fragrant and lightly golden brown. Transfer toasted rice to your rice cooker.
- Season with kosher salt and pour in water filling to the “white rice” or “2 cup” waterline. Close the lid, plug it in and press the white rice button.
- While the rice is cooking, toast the almond slices in the same skillet until fragrant and golden. Remove off of the heat and set aside. Once the rice is cooked, fluff with a fork and transfer to a serving bowl. Add the almonds and garlic olive oil and toss to combine.
- Serve garnished with finely chopped parsley.
Notes
This recipe was originally posted on January 5th, 2016 and has been updated with clear and concise instructions, new photography and helpful information.
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DEEELICIOUS! Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to make this recipe!
Wow what a fabulous rice dish! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you Sammie!