Almonds, Mushrooms, Raisins And Red Pepper Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup long grain rice
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 lb baby portabella mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup onion, sweet, finely chopped
1/2 red pepper, coarsely chopped
1/2 orange bell pepper, coarsely chopped
2 cups chicken broth, good quality
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup almonds, sliced, toasted
1/4 cup large golden raisin
2 green onions, finely chopped

Preparation

Melt 1 tbsp butter in saucepan, add mushrooms and saute 3 minutes over high heat, remove mushrooms and reserve.
Melt remaining butter, in same pan, add onions and peppers, saute until soft.
Stir in the salt, thyme, rice and broth.
Bring mixture to a boil, cover, lower heat and simmer for 20 - 25 minutes, until all liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat, add in the reserved mushrooms, almond slices and raisins.
Mix well, pour into a nice dish, season with freshly ground black pepper and garnish with finely chopped green onions.