Rice and Noodle Pilaf with Toasted Almonds

Name: Rice and Noodle Pilaf with Toasted Almonds
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 stick (3- to 4-inch) cinnamon; 8 inches lemon zest; 237 milliliters orzo; 1 sticks unsalted butter; 1 liters water; 355 milliliters long-grain white rice; 118 milliliters whole almonds with skins (2 1/2 ounces), toasted and coarsely chopped

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Rice and Noodle Pilaf with Toasted Almonds a try. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 300 calories, 7g of protein, and 11g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 50 minutes. A mixture of cinnamon stick, water, almonds, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty.

Instructions

Melt butter in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over medium heat and stir in orzo. Cook, stirring frequently, until orzo is golden, about 5 minutes.

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Butter

Orzo

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Pot

Add rice, stirring until coated with butter, then add zest, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, water, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil, uncovered, then cover tightly and cook over low heat until water is absorbed and rice and orzo are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

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Cinnamon Stick

Bay Leaves

Butter

Pepper

Water

Orzo

Rice

Salt

Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

Fluff pilaf with a fork and spoon into a bowl, discarding zest, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick.

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Cinnamon Stick

Bay Leaves

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Bowl

Serve pilaf with almonds sprinkled on top.

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Almonds

· Almonds can be toasted 2 days ahead and kept, covered, at room temperature.· Pilaf, without almonds, can be made 1 day ahead and spread in a 13- by 9-inch baking pan. Cool in pan, uncovered, then chill, covered. Bring to room temperature and sprinkle about 2/3 cup water over top, then reheat, tightly covered with foil, in a 350°F oven, about 25 minutes.

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Almonds

Spread