Hot Cinnamon Rice

Name: Hot Cinnamon Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 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

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Prep 5 min
Total 35 min
Ingredients 7
Servings 10

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This flavorful cinnamon rice is the perfect complement to a grilled pork chop and plantains.

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Melt 1 tablespoon Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add slivered almonds; cook until almonds are browned and caramelized (2 to 3 minutes). Remove from pan, set aside.
2

Melt additional 1 tablespoon Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread in same pan over medium heat; add onion and garlic. Cook until softened. Add rice; continue cooking, stir constantly, until lightly browned (2 to 3 minutes). Add chicken broth and raisins; cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until rice is puffed and all liquid has been absorbed (15 to 30 minutes). Fluff lightly with a fork; stir in remaining 1 tablespoon Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread.
3

Reserve 1 tablespoon caramelized almonds. Stir remaining almonds into rice mixture; sprinkle with reserved almonds.

Nutrition Information

140 Calories, 3 1/2g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 25g Total Carbohydrate, 6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 140

Calories from Fat: 30

Total Fat: 3 1/2g; 5%

Saturated Fat: 1g; 5%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%

Sodium: 230mg; 9%

Potassium: 150mg; 4%

Total Carbohydrate: 25g; 8%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 5%

Sugars: 6g

Protein: 3g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%; 0%

Vitamin C: 4%; 4%

Calcium: 2%; 2%

Iron: 6%; 6%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

This flavorful cinnamon rice is the perfect complement to a grilled pork chop and plantains.