Apple Rice Pilaf with Toasted Almonds

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 Golden Delicious apple, finely chopped
• 2 cups apple juice
• 2 cups enriched long-grain instant rice
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

In a medium saucepan, melt butter and saute onion and apples over medium heat until soft. Add apple juice, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Remove cover and stir in toasted almonds. Serve.