MOROCCAN PILAF

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Make and share this Moroccan Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup whole almond, blanched
1 small onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup long grain brown rice (or white)
3 cups chicken broth (or stock)
1/3 cup dried currant (or raisins)
1 minced orange, zest of
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
salt
pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375*F. Lightly oil a shallow 1 1/2 quart ovenproof casserole.
Heat the oil in a large skillet, and saute the almonds over medium heat until they are browned and fragrant, 3 minutes. Stir in the onion, carrot, and cinnamon. Cook 3 more minutes.
Add the rice and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 1 minute.
Stir in the broth, currants, orange zest, cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil; remove from the 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. Sprinkle with chives, and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.3, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 575.8, Carbohydrate 51.4, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 11, Protein 10.8

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