Apricot Almond Pilaf Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Apricot Almond Pilaf Recipe). A sumptuous but easy Persian-inspired dish. Rosewater can be found in Middle Eastern groceries and in many large supermarkets. The carrot, saffron, and apricots make for a beautiful gold color. Add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom along with the saffron, if desired.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Apricot Almond Pilaf Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

1 small onion

finely chopped

1 small carrot

finely chopped

1 cup basmati rice

1 teaspoon salt

1 ⅞ cups water

¼ teaspoon saffron threads

crushed

1 tablespoon rose water

¼ cup dried apricots

diced

¼ cup slivered almonds

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and carrot until onion is translucent about 5 minutes. Stir in basmati rice and salt; cook and stir until rice is slightly opaque about 3 minutes.

Step 2

Pour in water; stir to combine. Mix in saffron threads rose water apricots and almonds; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low cover and simmer until rice has absorbed the liquid about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow pilaf to stand covered for 10 more minutes. Stir before serving.

Nutritional Information

Apricot Almond Pilaf Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 289

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.6g 11%

Carbohydrates: 46g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 2.2g 9%

Sugars: 6.1g

Fat: 9.9g 15%

Saturated Fat: 4.1g 21%

Cholesterol: 15.3mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 2559.1IU 51%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.8mg 6%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 2.3mg 4%

Folate: 9.4mcg 2%

Calcium: 38.3mg 4%

Iron: 0.8mg 4%

Magnesium: 27.8mg 10%

Potassium: 206.2mg 6%

Sodium: 636.5mg 26%

Calories From Fat: 88.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.