Garlicky Toasted Almond Basmati Rice

The aromatic rice with the crunch and toasty flavor of the almonds and the light garlic flavor you get from the olive oil is what makes this rice dish my go-to! Yields 6 (1/2 cup) servings.

Course Side Dishes

Cuisine American, Middle Eastern

Keyword basmati rice recipe, easy, easy side dish, garlic, healthy, rice, side dish, toasted almond

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 30

Total Time 38

Servings servings

Calories 202

Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 cups basmati rice I'm using brown basmati
kosher salt to taste
2/3 cup sliced almonds
2 teaspoons 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 a few pinches of kosher salt and add water and cook according to the instructions that came with your rice cooker. Note that my rice cooker comes with a specific measuring cup for grains and water specifications so if you're not using a rice cooker, it's about 1-3/4 cup of water per 1 cup of basmati rice (or about 2-1/2 cups water total for this recipe).
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 season with more salt if needed.
Toss and garnish with finely chopped parsley.

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