Garlic 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 to 8 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

Equipment

Green Life Ceramic Non-stick Rice Cooker

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

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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

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