Basmati Rice With Toasted Almonds And Brussels Sprouts Recipe
- 2/3 c. Texmati brown rice
- 1/3 c. Basmati rice
- 3 c. water or possibly as required
- 4 ounce Brussel sprouts see directions
- 1 tsp butter or possibly margarine or possibly extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. sliced almonds or possibly more to taste
- 1 tsp dry thyme salt and black pepper
- 1/2 tsp grnd coriander
- 1 Tbsp. orange juice
- 1/2 tsp orange peel
- 1 tsp butter or possibly margarine or possibly Butter Buds
- Serving Ideas : Excellent with grilled meat (western seasonings) and Apple and Pear Spicy Chutney with Jalapeno.
- Make ahead: Steam rice and let stand to cold before fluffing with a fork.
- Set aside.
- Meanwhile, steam Brussels sprouts.
- Chill.
- Slice in half lengthwise.
- Preparation: Use a medium sauce pan with a nonstick surface to heat the butter/oil on a burner set to full: add in the nuts.
- Saute/fry - adjust the heat and shake the pan to prevent nuts from sticking - till the nuts are lightly toasted (2 to 3 min).
- Add in the halved Brussels, thyme, salt and pepper to the pan.
- Continue to saute/fry till the Brussels are lightly browned.
- Add in the juice, the peel and the rice.
- Stir to combine.
- Turn heat off.
- Adjust seasonings.
- Dab with a pad of butter or possibly sprinkle with Butter Buds (optional).
- Cover and let stand for about 10 min.
- Stir and serve.
- Description: "Great way to use up leftovers and half used pkgs.."
- NOTES : Here's a variation on Rice Amandine.
- The dish gets most of it's flavor from the nutty rice and toasted nuts and vegetables.
- Great way to use up leftover rice and half used pkgs.
- of frzn sprouts.
- Instead of the usual onions, and green beans with almonds and dill, we used both brown and white basmati, Brussels and thyme.
- It's a stir together which "rests" about 10 min before serving.
- Great taste combo.
- Well matched with a spicy chutney and grilled
texmati brown rice, basmati rice, water, directions, butter, almonds, thyme, coriander, orange juice, orange peel, butter
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/basmati-rice-with-toasted-almonds-and-brussels-sprouts-80279 (may not work)