Middle Eastern Jeweled Rice Pilaf

Middle Eastern Jeweled Rice Pilaf

Fragrant Middle Eastern rice pilaf with dried fruits, nuts and warming spices. Elegant side dish for special occasions.

AI SCORE
92
/100

Middle Eastern Jeweled Rice Pilaf

Fragrant Middle Eastern rice pilaf with dried fruits, nuts and warming spices. Elegant side dish for special occasions.

AI SCORE
92
/100
Middle EasternDinnerOne potVegetarianVegan
⏱️
62 min
Time
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6 people
Servings
🔥
340 kcal
Calories
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medium
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 300g basmati rice
  • 600ml vegetable stock
  • 60g dried cranberries
  • 60g pistachios, chopped
  • 60g almonds, sliced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh parsley

Instructions

1

Rinse rice until water runs clear

2

Sauté onion in oil until golden

3

Add rice and spices, cook for 2 minutes

4

Pour in hot stock and add bay leaf

5

Bring to boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes

6

Stir in dried fruit and nuts

7

Rest for 5 minutes before fluffing

8

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving

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