MOROCCAN PILAF

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Based on a recipe from Sheila Lukins cookbook, The New Basics. She says of this recipe, "The North African flavorings will make this pilaf the star of a meal."

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup whole almond, blanched
1 small onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup long-grain rice
3 cups chicken stock
1/3 cup dried currant
1 orange, zest of, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chives, snipped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Lightly oil a shallow 1 1/2 quart ovenproof casserole.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil. Saute the almonds over medium heat until browned and fragrant, 3 minutes. Stir in the onion, carrot, and cinnamon. Cook 3 minutes.
  • Add the rice and cook, stirring,until translucent, 1 minute.
  • Stir in the stock, currants, orange zest, and cayenne pepper. Bring to boil; remove from heat.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole and bake, uncovered, until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Garnish with chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.4, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 5.4, Sodium 272.2, Carbohydrate 58.3, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 12.9, Protein 11.2

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