Name: Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruits and Almonds
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1½ cups basmati rice; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; ½ cup finely chopped yellow onions (from one small onion); ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2¼ cups water; 1¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ⅓ cup dried fruit, such as currants, raisins or finely chopped dried apricots; ¼ cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted in a small dry skillet over medium heat until golden, about 5 minutes

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

35m

This Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruits and Almonds is a fragrant and flavorful dish made with basmati rice, onions, garlic, and a mix of warm spices. Topped with sweet dried fruits and crunchy almonds, it’s a delicious side dish that goes perfectly with any meal.

Rice Pilaf

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Servings: 4

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1½ cups basmati rice

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

½ cup finely chopped yellow onions (from one small onion)

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon ground turmeric

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 cloves garlic, minced

2¼ cups water

1¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

⅓ cup dried fruit, such as currants, raisins or finely chopped dried apricots

¼ cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted in a small dry skillet over medium heat until golden, about 5 minutes

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

814kcal

40%
Fat

21g

1%
Saturated Fat

5g

0%
Carbohydrates

141g

7%
Fiber

6g

0%
Sugar

8g

0%
Protein

13g

0%
Cholesterol

19mg

0%
Sodium

405mg

20%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruits and Almonds

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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