Avocado Almond Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the butter in a heavy medium saucepan until melted.
2. 2
   Add the onion and cook over low heat for 7 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently; do not brown.
3. 3
   Add the rice and cook over medium heat for 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. 4
   Pour in the hot water and stir once.
5. 5
   Add the bay leaves, salt & pepper.
6. 6
   Bring to a boil.
7. 7
   Cook, covered, over low heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed; do not stir.
8. 8
   Remove and discard the bay leaves.
9. 9
   Add the avocados, thyme, bell peppers and avocado oil and stir gently.
10. 10
    Stir in half the almonds.
11. 11
    Adjust seasonings.
12. 12
    Sprinkle with the remaining almonds.