Rice Almondine

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Rice Almondine is a flavorful and wholesome side dish featuring tender brown rice, green beans, toasted almonds, and fresh dill. The lemon and garlic accents add brightness, making it perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests who appreciate a nutritious, tasty accompaniment.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. butter or margarine
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 1/4 c. chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 c. Minute instant brown rice
  • 1 c. Birds Eye cut green beans, thawed
  • 2 Tbsp. toasted sliced almonds
  • 2 tsp. chopped fresh dill or 1/2 tsp. dill weed

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion; cook and stir until tender.
  3. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and garlic powder; bring to a boil.
  4. Stir in instant brown rice.
  5. Return to a boil; reduce heat to low.
  6. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in thawed green beans, toasted sliced almonds, and chopped dill.
  8. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
  9. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

632 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.5g 27% DV
Total Fat 42.4g 54% DV
Carbs 54.3g 20% DV
Fiber 7.4g 26% DV
Sugar 3.6g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 224.3mg 10% DV
Potassium 791.8mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 75.5mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 96.5mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 22mg 24% DV
Calcium 152mg 12% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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