Carnival Rice

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked rice
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 cups water
• ¼ cup slivered blanched almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons diced pimento
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Combine rice, onion, butter, salt, turmeric and water in large saucepan. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice.
2. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in almonds, pimento and parsley.