Confetti Rice with Carrot, Celery, and Almonds

Flavorful rice dish.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step: 2

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir rice into butter; cook and stir until the rice is just browned, about 5 minutes. Pour consomme and salt over the rice; bring to a boil. Pour the rice mixture into a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.

Step: 3

Bake rice in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Stir green onions, carrots, celery, and almonds through the rice; continue baking until rice is completely tender, about 10 minutes more.

Per Serving: 269 calories; protein 8.5g; carbohydrates 35.9g; fat 10g; cholesterol 20.3mg; sodium 791.8mg.

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