Best Apple Almond Pilaf Recipes
APPLE ALMOND RICE
This is a nutty rice with a kick and a sweetness that's an alternative to cinnamon apples for accompanying pork entrees.
Provided by Erin Ok
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf
Time 53m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine water, apple cider, and golden raisins in a pot. Bring to a boil; add rice. Cook, stirring often, until most of the water is absorbed, about 17 minutes. Mix in white sugar, brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; continue cooking until rice is tender, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir apple, onion, and celery in the hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with white pepper, salt, and a dash of cinnamon. Stir in almonds; cook until starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Fold apple and almond mixture into rice. Let stand until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.1 calories, Carbohydrate 99.3 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 97.6 mg, Sugar 38.5 g
ALMOND RICE PILAF
Sharon Adamczyk of Wind Lake, Wisconsin writes, "With quick-cooking rice, this is a speedy side dish...but the almonds make it special enough to serve to company. It goes well with all kinds of meats."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 13m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion and almonds in butter until onion is tender and almonds are lightly browned. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5-8 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
APPLE RICE PILAF WITH TOASTED ALMONDS
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter and saute onion and apples over medium heat until soft. Add apple juice, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Remove cover and stir in toasted almonds. Serve.
CURRIED BASMATI RICE AND APPLE PILAF
Categories Fruit Rice Side Sauté Vegetarian Apple Almond Curry Fall Healthy Vegan Simmer Bon Appétit Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds. Stir in rice, apple, apricots, cinnamon stick, ginger, curry powder and salt. Add 2 cups water and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat. Season to taste with pepper and additional salt, if desired. Transfer pilaf to bowl. Sprinkle with almonds and serve.
DELICIOUS ALMOND RICE PILAF
A delicious side dish for beef or chicken. A great change from plain rice or boxed rice mixes. I like to serve this with grilled chicken or with saucy cube steaks.
Provided by DHANO923
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Add rice and almonds, cooking and stirring until rice is lightly toasted, about 5 minutes more. Stir in water, bouillon, and parsley; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow rice to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 222.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
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Ingredients
To make apple almond pilaf, you will need the following ingredients:- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced apple
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
To make apple almond pilaf, follow these simple steps:- Rinse the basmati rice in cold water and drain it.
- Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Add chopped onion and garlic to the pan and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Add diced apples, sliced almonds, raisins, salt, black pepper, ground cinnamon, and ground cumin to the pan and stir until everything is evenly mixed.
- Add the drained rice to the pan and stir to combine with the apple and almond mixture.
- Add two cups of water and a bay leaf to the pan and stir gently.
- Cover the pan with a lid and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and let the pilaf cook for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
- Remove the bay leaf and fluff the rice with a fork.
- Garnish with additional sliced almonds and serve hot.
Variations
If you want to add more flavor to your apple almond pilaf, there are a few things you can do to customize the recipe. Here are some variations to try:- Replace the basmati rice with a different type of rice, such as brown rice or wild rice, for added nutrients.
- Swap the almonds for another type of nut, such as walnuts or pecans.
- If you don't have raisins, try using dried cranberries or apricots instead.
- Add different spices to the mix, such as turmeric, ground ginger, or paprika, for a unique flavor profile.
- If you want to make the pilaf more filling, add some cooked chicken or shrimp to the mix.