Mushroom Pilaf

A wonderful accompaniment to chicken or lamb.

Yield: Makes 7 servings

Ingredients

2 cups sliced mushrooms

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1 teaspoon basil leaves, crushed

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons Fleischmann's Margarine

2/3 cup uncooked converted rice

1 1/3 cups water

1/3 cup chopped toasted blanched almonds

Directions:

Saute mushrooms, onion, garlic, parsley, basil, and pepper in margarine about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Sitr in rice and water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover; reduce heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 25 minutes. Stir in almonds.

Recipe compliments of Fleischmann's

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