MOROCCAN RICE WITH APRICOTS AND PINE NUTS

Moroccan Rice With Apricots and Pine Nuts image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 57m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup dried apricot
1 tablespoon cold-pressed canola oil
1/2 cup pine nuts or 1/2 cup walnut pieces
3 scallions, minced
3 1/2 cups cooked rice
2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads or 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

Place the apricots in a heatproof bowl; cover them with boiling water and set aside to soften, about 30 minutes.
Chop and set aside.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat; add in the pine nuts, stirring for 2 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Add in the scallions, rice, reserved apricots, parsley, salt, saffron, cayenne, cardamom, and cumin.
Cook, stirring until well mixed and heated through, about 10 minutes; taste and adjust seasonings.
Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 295.9, Carbohydrate 60.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 9.6, Protein 7.1