Curry Rice Pilaf

(Sarah's Recipe)

Curry Rice Pilaf

1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided (or regular onions)

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened

1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice

1/2 teaspoon curry powder

3 cups chicken broth

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup golden raisins (optional)

1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted (optional)

Directions

·         In a large skillet, sauté 1/4 (or all if using regular onions) cup onions and garlic in butter until tender.

·         Stir in rice and curry powder.

·         Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until rice is lightly browned.

·         In a saucepan, heat broth and salt. Pour over rice mixture; stir.

·         Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender.

·         Remove from the heat; stir in raisins, almonds and remaining onions.

Meal Idea: Excellent served with roasted chicken and green beans sautéed in olive oil with some almonds, salt, and pepper.