RAISIN BROWN RICE PILAF

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Michele Doucette of Stephenville, Newfoundland dresses up nutritious brown rice with onion, garlic, raisins and almonds in this flavorful pilaf.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 cup raisins or dried currants
1 cinnamon stick (1 inch)
2-1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in rice, raisins and cinnamon stick; saute until rice is golden. Add broth and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Discard cinnamon stick. Sprinkle with almonds.

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