Almond Pilaf

 Ingredients:

Almond Pilaf

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked regular long grain rice
• 1 medium onion — chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 1/4 cup margarine or butter (1/2 stick)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups hot chicken broth
• 1/4 cup slivered blanched almonds

 Procedure:

1. Heat oven to 350º.
2. Cook rice and onion in margarine in 10-inch skillet, stirring frequently, until onion is tender.
3. Stir in allspice, turmeric, salt, curry powder and pepper.
4. Place in ungreased 2-quart casserole. Stir in broth.
5. Cover and bake about 40 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
6. Stir in almonds.