Mushroom Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sliced mushrooms
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1 tsp. basil leaves
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. margarine
2/3 c. uncooked converted rice
1 1/3 c. water
1/3 c. chopped, toasted, blanched almonds

Preparation

Saute mushrooms, onion, garlic, parsley, basil and pepper in margarine about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in rice and water.
Bring to a boil over high heat.
Cover; reduce heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 25 minutes.
Stir in almonds.
Great with chicken.