Brown Rice Pilaf with Golden Raisins and Almonds
Dried fruit and nuts can often be found nestled into Eastern Mediterranean rice pilafs. In this recipe, golden raisins add a delicious, tangy bite to the earthy flavors of the spices and the rice.
Filed Under: Mediterranean Diet, Vegetarian & Vegan Diet, Side dishes, Vegetarian, Vegan, Rice, Affordable, Staff Favorites
Active time
15 minutesTotal time
1 hour 5 minutesYield
4 servingsNutrition
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup long grain brown rice
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ¾ cups water
¼ cup golden raisins
¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle salt and pepper on the onion as it cooks.
- Add the brown rice, garlic, turmeric, and cinnamon, and stir until the rice is coated and the spices are fragrant, for about 1 minute.
- Add the water and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed all of the liquid.
- Once the rice is cooked, remove from the heat, stir in the golden raisins. Cover the pot with a clean dish towel, secure it with the lid, and let the pilaf sit for 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the slivered almonds on top and enjoy.
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Nutrition
Calories: 260Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Sodium: 150mg
Carbohydrate: 47g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 5g
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