Mediterranean Rice Pilaf with Pistachios and Golden Raisins Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 22 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 42 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Mediterranean Rice Pilaf with Pistachios and Golden Raisins Recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion

finely chopped

½ teaspoon ground turmeric

¼ teaspoon ground cardamom

¾ cup uncooked white rice

1 ¼ cups chicken broth

¼ cup chopped pistachio nuts

¼ cup golden raisins

¼ cup finely chopped green onions

salt

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and cook onion turmeric and cardamom stirring constantly until soft and translucent about 5 minutes. Add rice and mix well.

Step 2

Pour chicken broth into the saucepan stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed about 17 minutes.

Step 3

Toast pistachios in a dry skillet until fragrant 3 to 5 minutes; remove from skillet and coarsely chop.

Step 4

Place golden raisins in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak for 1 minute and drain well.

Step 5

Remove rice from heat and allow to stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Mix in pistachios raisins and green onions; season with salt.

Nutritional Information

Mediterranean Rice Pilaf with Pistachios and Golden Raisins Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 317

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.2g 11%

Carbohydrates: 44.1g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 9.3g

Fat: 14g 22%

Saturated Fat: 1.9g 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 107.2IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.8mg 22%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 19%

Vitamin C: 6mg 10%

Folate: 99.4mcg 25%

Calcium: 42.3mg 4%

Iron: 2.4mg 13%

Magnesium: 29.3mg 11%

Potassium: 305.6mg 9%

Sodium: 78.1mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 29%

Calories From Fat: 126.2

*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.