Best Mediterranean Rice Pilaf With Pistachios And Golden Raisins Recipes

Rice Pilaf With Cinnamon and Golden Raisins image

Provided by PaulaG

Categories White Rice

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup basmati rice
2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups broth
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/3 cup golden raisin

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan, warm the olive oil.
When warm add the onion and rice; cook stirring constantly until onion is transparent and rice begins to brown.
Stir in the broth, turmeric, cinnamon and salt.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
The last 5 minutes, stir in the raisins.
Remove from heat, stir in parsley, cover and let stand, covered for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.5, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 2.4, Sodium 313.6, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 7.1, Protein 5

Rice Pilaf With Pine Nuts and Golden Raisins image

Provided by kymgerberich

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup long-grain rice
2 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
4 tablespoons golden raisins, soaked in boiling water for 1 minute and drained

Steps:

In heavy saucepan cook the onion with the turmeric and coriander in the melted butter until the onion is softened.
Add the rice and stir to coat. Add the broth, bring the liquid to a boil and simmer, covered, for 17 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Stir in the pine nuts and raisins, add salt and pepper to taste.

Rice Pilaf with Pistachios and Golden Raisins image

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup long-grain rice
2/3 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons pistachio nuts, toasted lightly, cooled, and chopped
2 tablespoons golden raisins, soaked in boiling water to cover for 1 minute and drained
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion greens

Steps:

In a small heavy saucepan cook the onion with the turmeric and the cardamom in 1 tablespoon of the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened. Add the rice and cook it, stirring, until it is coated with the butter. Add the broth, bring the liquid to a boil, covered, and simmer the mixture for 17 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Stir in the pistachios, the raisins, the scallion greens, the remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter, and salt and pepper to taste.