Moist and perfect with chicken, the cashews add just the right crunch to this delicious side dish.
Cashew-Rice Pilaf
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter or margarine
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½-1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cashews, coarsely chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt butter. Sauté onion until soft.
- Add rice and stir until coated.
- Stir in broth and salt. Cover.
- Simmer 25-30 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid in absorbed.
- Stir in cashews and parsley.
Notes
I sometimes cut pre-cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the rice. It makes a great meal-in-a-bowl.
Serving size: 1 cup ♥ Calories: 208
NUTRITION
Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4.5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Cholesterol: 1.7mg | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1.9g | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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