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curried Christmas rice

Ingredients

  • 2 T olive oil, divided
  • ½ cup onion, diced
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 3 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon curry
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup silvered almonds, toasted
  • ½ cup frozen petite green peas, thawed

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in stock pot.
  2. Add onion and cook until translucent.
  3. Stir in rice, coating it well with onions. Add broth and curry, bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  5. While rice is cooking, heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil in skillet.
  6. Add almonds and toast, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  7. When rice is done, fluff with fork, add cranberries, peas, and almonds.
  8. Turn flame off and let rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!