ALMOND HOLIDAY RICE

1 cup Mahatma Rice (long grain white rice)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minted
4 tablespoons butter, divided use
1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted
1 (l oz.) jar chopped pimentos
2 jars (2.5 oz. each) mushrooms, drained and chopped
salt and pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup heavy (whipping) cream
cayenne pepper (for garnish)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

Prepare rice according to package directions. Set aside.

In a medium skillet saute onion and garlic in butter.

Add almonds, pimentos, mushrooms, salt and pepper. Fold in cooked rice. Fold mixture into an oiled 2 quart baking dish. Pour heavy cream over rice mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees F tot about 15 minutes, or until thoroughly heated Sprinkle with cayenne pepper.

Serves 6
Source: Recipe clipping: Mahatma Rice