Simple Rice Pilaf

Ingredients:

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

1/3 cup chopped onion

2 garlic cloves, minced

3/4 cup uncooked basmati rice

2 tablespoons slivered almonds

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

Instructions:

1) Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion to pan; saute 3 minutes. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add rice and almonds; saute 2 minutes. Add salt, freshly ground black pepper, and broth to the pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

*Makes 4 servings* (Serving size: about 2/3 cup)