Ingredients

2 tsp extra-vin olive oil

1 sm onion, diced

1/2 c whole-grain, quick cooking brown rice

1 c veg broth or lower sodium chicken broth

1/3 c water

3/4 c sliced almonds

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Heat oven or toaster oven to 350* Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion, cover and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add rice and stir until well coated. Add broth and water, bring to a simmer, cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 30 min. While rice is cooking, spread almonds on a baking. Bake until lightly browned and fragrant, about 5 min. Set aside to cool. Stir almonds into rice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add parsley just before serving.