Saffron Almond Rice Pilaf

Description
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup vegetable broth
 * 1 cup water
 * Pinch of saffron threads
 * 1/2 cup chopped onion
 * 2 tablespoons soy marg
 * 1 cup long-grain rice
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
 * 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions
Heat broth and water in a small saucepan over moderate heat until hot, then crumble saffron into liquid and stir. Remove from heat.

Cook onion in soy marg in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes.

Add rice and cook, stirring, until fragrant and pale golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in saffron broth, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes, then fluff rice with a fork and fold in almonds.