Rice doesn’t have to be boring! I love experimenting with new rice recipes. I have to admit that sometimes the already boxed flavored rice packages are faster and easier, but nothing beats a homemade rice recipe. This rice recipe incorporates carrots, celery, garlic and sliced almonds. Just fry with a little olive oil and then bake in the oven and you have a perfect side dish for your dinner!
Since I promised pics from our honeymoon, here is one of my favorite beaches in Maui where we took windsurfing lessons!
Carrot & Celery Rice with Sliced Almonds
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Type: Side
Serves: 5
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup diced yellow onion
- ½ cup diced carrots
- ¼ cup diced celery
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place a medium pot over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Add the onions, carrots and celery, stirring occasionally until the onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add the garlic and saute until it starts to brown.
- Add the rice to the pan and toast about 5 minutes.
- Season with the salt and white pepper.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir well.
- Transfer the rice to an ovenproof baker with cover and place in the oven.
- Bake covered for 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Fold the almonds into the rice and fluff well.
Makes 5 cups
See this recipe on weekend potluck!
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We love rice in our house and have it as a side dish several times a week. I am always looking for rice recipes! This looks great!
This looks like a delicioa dish my friend 😀
And wind surfing? Awesome!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru