Rice Pilaf Amandine Recipe

Name: Rice Pilaf Amandine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/8 cup sliced almonds; Kosher salt; 1/2 pound haricots verts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups converted (parboiled) white rice; 2 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 wide strip lemon zest; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1/8 cup sliced almonds
Kosher salt
1/2 pound haricots verts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups converted (parboiled) white rice
2 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 wide strip lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 6 minutes.
2
Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.
3
Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil.
4
Add the haricots verts and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
5
Drain and rinse under cold water.
6
Wipe out the saucepan.
7
Melt the butter in the saucepan over medium-high heat.
8
Add the onion, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 4 minutes.
9
Add the rice and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, 1 to 3 minutes.
10
Add the chicken broth, bay leaf and lemon zest and bring to a boil.
11
Reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes.
12
Remove from the heat; add the haricots verts, cover and let stand 5 minutes.
13
Uncover and stir in the lemon juice, half of the almonds, and pepper to taste.
14
Remove the bay leaf.
15
Transfer the rice to a bowl and top with the remaining almonds.
16
Photograph by Con Poulos

585

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/8 cup sliced almonds, Kosher salt, 1/2 pound haricots verts, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Rice Pilaf Amandine falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Rice Pilaf Amandine

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