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| basmati rice: 1 cup |
| water: 2 cups |
| salt: 1/2 tsp |
| almonds (whole): 1 cup |
| parsley: 1 1/2 cups |
| garlic: 1 clove |
| lemon juice: 1 1/2 Tbl |
| olive oil: 1 1/2 Tbl |
| cucumbers: 1/2 (diced) |
| black pepper: 1 dash (to taste) |
Bring water to a boil, add rice and salt, stir and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit for another 10 minutes, then remove cover and allow to cool.
While rice is cooking, blend almonds, parsley, garlic, and oil in a food processor.
When rice is cool, stir with nut mixture and add pepper to taste. Garnish with cucumber if desired.