Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1/2 c. chopped green onions
  • 1/2 c. sliced almonds
  • 2 c. long grain rice, uncooked
  • 2 (14 1/2 oz. each) cans clear chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 2 (10 oz. each) pkg. frozen chopped spinach
  • 2 c. shredded Cheddar
  • 1/2 c. chopped pimento
  • sliced almonds (to garnish)

Method

  • In 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, in hot butter, cook onions, almonds and rice until onions are tender, stirring constantly.
  • Add broth and pepper.
  • Heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Cover; simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add spinach.
  • Cover; simmer 10 minutes more or until liquid is absorbed, breaking up spinach with fork.
  • Add cheese and pimento.
  • Heat until cheese melts.
  • Garnish with sliced almonds.
  • Makes 8 cups or 12 servings.