Toasted Almond Rice

Ingredients

• 3 oz. (1 cup) sliced almonds
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups homemade or low-salt chicken broth
• 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained
• 2 large shallots, minced (¾ cup)
• + 2 more ingredients
• • 1-½ Tbs. peanut or vegetable oil
  • 1-½ Tbs. unsalted butter

Heat the oven to 350°F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toast the almonds until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally and checking for even browning. Set aside. In a medium Dutch oven or large ovenproof saucepan with a lid, heat the butter and oil over medium heat. Add the shallo...

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