Garlic-almond-sherry Rice With Saffron

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup rice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup water
• 3 teaspoons sherry wine
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 pinch saffron
• salt

Recipe

• 1 in a heavy saucepan, saute garlic in olive oil until very lightly browned.
• 2 add rice and saute about 3 minutes.
• 3 combine water and sherry; add to rice and garlic in saucepan.
• 4 add almond extract and pinch of saffron.
• 5 bring to a boil, then cover tightly and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
• 6 season with salt to taste.
• 7 to serve, top with toasted almond slivers or slices.