Best Mediterranean Rice Pilaf With Pistachios And Golden Raisins Recipes

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EASY GOLDEN RICE PILAF



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This simple Mediterranean Rice Pilaf is the prefect side dish for American, Greek or Middle Eastern dishes. Makes 3 cups cooked rice.

Provided by Cynthia

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup long grain white rice
1 medium onion (diced)
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 Tablespoon butter
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper (more to taste)
2-3 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley for garnish.

Steps:

  • Heat oil and butter in a sauce pan over a medium heat. Add onions, and sauté 2-3 minutes, Add rice, turmeric and garlic, and continue stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Don't let garlic burn
  • Add rice, turmeric and garlic, and continue stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Don't let garlic burn
  • Add broth and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil. Turn down heat to low, cover and cook rice until tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15-18 minutes.
  • Lightly toast pine nuts until golden brown
  • Stir in toasted pine nuts or almonds and adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 260 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 694 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH DRIED FRUITS AND ALMONDS



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This basmati rice pilaf is studded with dried fruit and almonds, and scented with cumin, cinnamon and turmeric.

Categories     Vegetables & Sides

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1½ cups basmati rice
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup finely chopped yellow onions, from one small onion
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cloves garlic, minced
2¼ cups water
1¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅓ cup dried fruit, such as currants, raisins or finely chopped dried apricots
¼ cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted in a small dry skillet over medium heat until golden, about 5 minutes

Steps:

  • Place the rice in a medium bowl and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Using your hands, gently swish the grains to release any excess starch. Carefully pour off the water, leaving the rice in the bowl. Repeat four to five times, until the water runs almost clear. Using a fine mesh strainer, drain the water from rice. Place the strainer over a bowl and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a pot over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring regularly, until softened but not browned, about 4 minutes. Add the cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds longer. Add the rice to the pot, and cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes. Add the water, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes. Off the heat, remove the lid and sprinkle the dried fruit over the rice (do not mix in). Place the lid over the pot and let stand for 10 minutes. Toss in the toasted almonds, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378, Fat 12g, Carbohydrate 60g, Protein 7g, SaturatedFat 6g, Sugar 2g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 740mg, Cholesterol 23mg

RICE PILAF WITH GOLDEN RAISINS



Rice Pilaf With Golden Raisins image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, weekday, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup converted rice
4 tablespoons golden raisins
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 cups water
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped coriander or parsley

Steps:

  • Melt one tablespoon butter in a small heavy saucepan, add the onions and cook, stirring until wilted.
  • Add rice, raisins, cumin, water, bay leaf and salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring. Cover pan tightly and simmer 17 minutes.
  • Discard bay leaf. Add coriander and remaining butter. With a fork, distribute butter through the rice. Keep covered in a warm place until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 268, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 389 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

FARRO PILAF



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Saute 1 chopped small onion in 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat, 5 to 7 minutes; season with kosher salt and pepper. Stir in 1 cup farro and 1/4 cup golden raisins; add 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the water is absorbed, 35 minutes. Stir and top with chopped salted pistachios and parsley.

RICE PILAF WITH PISTACHIOS AND ALMONDS



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This dish is inspired by a number of Persian rice pilafs, but it's simpler, and calls for much less butter than an authentic Persian pilaf. There are sweet and tart flavors at play here, especially if you use barberries, but apricots also have a tart edge to them. Rose water makes the pilaf wonderfully fragrant.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     side dish

Time 35m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup basmati rice or purple jasmine rice
2 cups water or stock (chicken or vegetable)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, unsalted butter or ghee
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (optional)
Salt to taste
2 teaspoons rose water
1/4 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped (30 grams)
1/4 cup almonds, blanched, skinned and coarsely chopped (35 grams)
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 cup barberries or chopped dried apricots, soaked in warm water for 1/2 hour and drained

Steps:

  • Place rice in a bowl in the sink and rinse several times with water, or soak for 30 minutes to an hour. Drain.
  • Heat water or stock to a bare simmer in a saucepan or in microwave.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil, butter or ghee in a wide, heavy skillet or saucepan over medium heat and add onion and salt to taste. Cook, stirring, until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes, and add rice. Cook, stirring, until the grains of rice are separate, dry and beginning to crackle. Add hot water or stock, rose water and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Uncover rice and place a clean towel over the top of the pan (it should not be touching the rice). Replace lid and allow to sit for 10 minutes, undisturbed.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining tablespoon of oil, butter or ghee over medium heat in a medium frying pan or saucepan and add the nuts. Cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, and add spices and barberries or dried apricots. Continue to cook for another minute, until the spices smell fragrant, and remove from the heat. Immediately scrape over the rice.
  • Pile the pilaf onto a platter or into a wide bowl and toss to incorporate the nut and spice mixture. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 343, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 463 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

RICE PILAF WITH PINE NUTS AND GOLDEN RAISINS



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Make and share this Rice Pilaf With Pine Nuts and Golden Raisins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kymgerberich

Categories     Long Grain Rice

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



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Categories     Rice     Side     Quick & Easy     Raisin     Pistachio     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

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.

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