Homemade Rice-A-Roni

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 3 tbsp. butter
• ½ cup slivered almonds
• ½ cup spaghetti noodles, broken into small pieces
• 1 ½ cups long grain white 4Sisters rice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• Salt & Pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Melt the olive oil & butter in a large skillet.
2. Add the almonds and sauté a few minutes, then add the broken spaghetti noodles and sauté until browned.
3. Add the 4Sisters rice, chicken broth, salt & pepper, stirring to mix well, & bring to a boil.
4. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for about 25 minutes (cooktops may vary), stirring about every 5-7 minutes.
5. Add any other spices you desire, with the salt & pepper.
6. *Stir in any protein, such as cooked chicken, at the end, if desired.

Notes

• Serves about 6-8.