Almond Rice
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Servings: 6
Difficulty Level: 1
1 cup brown rice, long-grain, dry
2 cups water
2 Tbsp almonds, slivered
2 Tbsp lemon zest (or Zesto*)
1 cube chicken bouillon
In a medium size saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil.
Add rice and cook according to rice instructions on package.
Drain if necessary.
Add almonds and lemon zest.
Let stand a few minutes then fluff with a fork and serve.
Calories: 164, Protein: 2.9 g, Sodium: 185 mg, Fat: 2.3 g,
Carbohydrates: 24.4 g
Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch; 1/2 Fat
Source: The Diabetic Newsletter
{I make a similar dish using canned chicken broth. Buy the
low-fat low salt version canned stock/broth and add water
to make the amount of liquid needed. I also saute some
onions to add in! Yummy!}