Rice Pilaf
with Lemon Zest and Almonds

serve on acorn slice for gourmet presentation

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Rice Pilaf
with Lemon Zest & Almonds
source: recipe and photograph created by www.finedinings.com

a delicious easy and refreshing zesty recipe,

it's a keeper!

Serves 2

1/2 cup wild and long grain white rice
1-1/3 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup celery, diced
Salt, to taste
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted

In a microwave dish combine rice, chicken broth and butter, cover with plastic wrap, microwave for 10 minutes. Add onion and celery, cook an additional 5 minutes more or until thoroughly cooked. Taste for seasoning, add salt if needed.

Add lemon zest and almonds reserving 1 teaspoon each for garnish.

Serve on acorn slices, if desired

Acorn Squash Presentation
2 slices, 1/4-inch thick
1 teaspoon green onion, sliced thinly
fresh rosemary, for garnish

Gently simmer squash slices in salted water for 5 minutes; carefully drain and put on serving plates. Press rice pilaf into two small 1/2 cup ramekins, invert onto squash slices; garnish with green onion, rosemary, reserved lemon zest and almonds and serve.

Wine recommendation: Chardonnay

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