Rice with Almonds and Raisins
Rice with Almonds and Raisins balances nutty crunch with bursts of gentle sweetness, all infused with savory chicken broth and buttery onions. It’s a polished side that complements roasted meats, poultry, or fish, delivering fragrant grains with contrasting textures. Ideal for weeknights or dinner parties when you want something understated yet memorable.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rice with Almonds and Raisins, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Sauté the onion, stirring, until tender.
- 3
Stir in the rice, raisins, broth, salt, and pepper, then bring to a boil.
- 4
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- 5
Stir in the almonds before serving.
- Calories 297.16 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 8.51 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 47.06 g 17%
- Total Fat 8.48 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.64 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 14.85 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 331.91 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 1.67 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 3.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 50.96 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.99 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 168.14 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 9.59 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.58 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Rice with Almonds and Raisins is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Broth, Raisin, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 297.16 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rice with Almonds and Raisins made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Broth, Raisin, Salt & Pepper, Sliced Almonds. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rice with Almonds and Raisins?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 297.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rice with Almonds and Raisins easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Rice with Almonds and Raisins healthy?
- Rice with Almonds and Raisins has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 297.16 calories and 8.51 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 331.91 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.64 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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