Almond Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup almonds toasted chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter 
• 3 cups chicken broth 
• 3 tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
• 2 teaspoons lemon rind grated
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
• 1.5 cups mahatma rice long-grain white uncooked
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in rice, and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until golden.
2. Add chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
3. Remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.
4. Stir in almonds and remaining ingredients.