Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. instant onion
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 1 c. regular long grain rice
  • 2 c. chopped celery and tops
  • 1 1/2 c. chicken broth
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. dried chervil
  • 1 tsp. dried marjoram
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 1 c. toasted almonds
  • 1 1/2 c. flame Tokay grapes

Method

  • Stir onion into water; let stand a few minutes.
  • Heat butter until bubbly; toss in rice, onion and celery.
  • Cook and stir 2 to 5 minutes until rice tuns pale wheat color.
  • Add broth; cover and simmer over low heat 25 minutes until all liquid is absorbed or use microwave.
  • Stir in herbs, salt, pepper, almonds and grapes. Mix lightly with fork.