Plain rice can be boring, so here’s a way to give it a flavor boost.

SERVINGS

Serves 8

 INGREDIENTS

6 tablespoons butter

2 cups freshly squeezed Valencia or Pineapple orange juice (4 to 5 oranges)

1 teaspoon salt

11/2 cups raw long-grain rice

1/2 cup sliced blanched almonds

1/3 cup chopped parsley

PREPARATION

Combine the butter, orange juice, salt, and rice with 1 cup water in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring once or twice. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook, without removing cover or stirring, for 15 to 20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Meanwhile, toast the almonds in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a light golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir almonds and parsley into rice and serve immediately.