Description
This Golden Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruit and Almonds is a flavorful and aromatic dish that makes a perfect side for any meal. The combination of sweet golden raisins, crunchy almonds, and fragrant spices will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup golden raisins or chopped dried apricots
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the Rice: Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Sauté Onion: In a medium saucepan, heat the butter or oil and sauté the chopped onion until soft.
- Add Spices: Stir in turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, and salt, and cook until fragrant.
- Cook Rice: Add the rice, broth, and dried fruit. Simmer until rice is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Fluff the rice with a fork, stir in almonds and parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute the dried fruit with currants or chopped dates.
- To make it vegan, use olive oil and vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
