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Rice and Noodle Pilaf with Toasted Almonds Recipe

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Rice and Noodle Pilaf with Toasted Almonds

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Ingredients:

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1/2 stick unsalted butter
1 cup orzo
1 1/2 cups long- grain white rice
2 (4-inch) strips lemon zest
1 turkish bay leaf or 1/2 california
1 (3- to 4-inch) cinnamon stick
5 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup whole almonds with skins (2 1/2 oz), toasted and coarsely chopped

Directions:

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. 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. 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. Serve pilaf with almonds sprinkled on top.
Cooks' notes: · 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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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	135.8 Kcal (569 kJ)
Calories from fat	109.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.19g	19%
Cholesterol	16.66mg	6%
Sodium	25.83mg	1%
Potassium	76.74mg	2%
Total Carbs	5.25g	2%
Sugars	1.03g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.19g	5%
Protein	2.82g	6%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	39.1mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	65.14 Kcal (273 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.85g	19%
Cholesterol	7.99mg	6%
Sodium	12.39mg	1%
Potassium	36.81mg	2%
Total Carbs	2.52g	2%
Sugars	0.5g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.57g	5%
Protein	1.35g	6%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	18.7mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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