Rice Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. finely diced onions
1/2 c. finely diced celery
1/2 c. finely diced carrot
2 c. rice
3 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. golden raisins
1/4 c. toasted almonds
2 Tbsp. butter
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Saute vegetables in butter in a pot large enough to hold all ingredients.
Add rice and stock.
Stir.
After 5 minutes, add raisins and stir again.
Cook slowly, covered, for 10 minutes until rice is tender.
Add almonds, season and serve.
Can be served hot or cold.