Hot Cinnamon Rice

• 3 tablespoons Land O Lakes Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1 medium (1/2 cup) onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
• 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup raisins

1. Melt 1 tablespoon Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add slivered almonds; cook 2-3 minutes or until almonds are browned and caramelized.
3. Remove from pan, set aside.
4. Melt additional 1 tablespoon Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread in same pan over medium heat; add onion and garlic.
5. Cook until softened.
6. Add rice; continue cooking, stir constantly, 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned.
7. Add chicken broth and raisins; cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil.
8. Cover; reduce heat to a simmer.
9. Cook 15-30 minutes or until rice is puffed and all liquid has been absorbed.
10. Fluff lightly with a fork; stir in remaining 1 tablespoon Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread.
11. Reserve 1 tablespoon caramelized almonds.
12. Stir remaining almonds into rice mixture; sprinkle with reserved almonds.

cinnamon sugar butter, almonds, onion, fresh garlic, long grain white rice, chicken broth, raisins

Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/3255/hot-cinnamon-rice (may not work)