Rice Pilaf with Apricots, Raisins & Pine Nuts
Rice Pilaf with Apricots, Raisins and Pine Nuts recipe
Yield
6 servingsPrep
10 minCook
1 hrsReady
1 hrsLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ | cup |
olive oil
|
|
| 1 ½ | cups |
rice
brown, long grain |
|
| 1 | pinch |
saffron threads
optional |
*
|
| ½ | cup |
apricots, dried
snipped into slivers |
*
|
| ½ |
cinnamon sticks
|
*
|
|
| 8 |
cloves
|
*
|
|
| 4 |
cardamom pods
lightly crushed |
*
|
|
|
salt and black pepper
|
*
|
||
| 3 | cups |
water
|
|
| 2 |
onions
peeled and sliced |
|
|
| ⅓ | cup |
raisins, seedless
|
|
| ½ | cup |
pine nuts
or slivered almonds |
|
|
mint sprigs
for garnish |
* |
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 355 | ml |
rice
brown, long grain |
|
| 1 | pinch |
saffron threads
optional |
*
|
| 118 | ml |
apricots, dried
snipped into slivers |
*
|
| 0.5 | each |
cinnamon sticks
|
*
|
| 8 | each |
cloves
|
*
|
| 4 | each |
cardamom pods
lightly crushed |
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
|
*
|
| 7.1E+2 | ml |
water
|
|
| 2 | each |
onions
peeled and sliced |
|
| 79 | ml |
raisins, seedless
|
|
| 118 | ml |
pine nuts
or slivered almonds |
|
| 1 | x |
mint sprigs
for garnish |
* |
Directions
Heat half the oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
Add the rice and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring gently.
Add the saffron, if using, the apricots, spices, 1 teaspoon salt and the water.
Bring to a boil, then cover tightly and leave to cook over very gentle heat for 45 minutes.
Then turn off the heat and leave covered.
Sauté the onion in the remaining oil for 10 minutes, until softened and lightly browned.
Add to the rice, together with the raisins and nuts.
Check the seasonings and stir lightly with a fork.
Garnish with a mint sprig to serve.
