Almond & Cinnamon Rice Recipe

Name: Almond & Cinnamon Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 12 ounces long grain and wild rice blend, washed and drained; 2 sprigs lemon thyme (or normal thyme); 12 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted under the broiler until golden brown; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons currants; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 pinch salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 12 ounces long grain and wild rice blend, washed and drained
2 sprigs lemon thyme (or normal thyme)
12 bay leaf
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted under the broiler until golden brown
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons currants
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pinch salt and pepper

1
Heat oven to its lowest setting.
2
Heat the olive oil in a small ovenproof saucepan and soften the onion for 2 mins, making sure not to colour.
3
Add the rice, lemon thyme, bay leaf, 2/3 cup water, then bring to the boil.
4
Season, cover with a lid and cook in the oven for 20 mins until the rice is completely tender.
5
When the rice is cooked, stir in the almonds, cinnamon, currants and lemon juice, then season, if you like.
6
Set aside, then gently reheat to piping hot when required.

365

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion, chopped, 3 12 ounces long grain and wild rice blend, washed and drained, 2 sprigs lemon thyme (or normal thyme), and more.

Yes, Almond & Cinnamon Rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Almond & Cinnamon Rice

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