Carnival Rice

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * ¼ cup chopped onion
 * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * ⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric
 * 2 cups water
 * ¼ cup slivered blanched almonds, toasted
 * 2 tablespoons diced pimento
 * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, onion, butter, salt, turmeric and water in large saucepan. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice.
 * 2) Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in almonds, pimento and parsley.