RICE PILAF WITH APPLES & RAISINS

Rice Pilaf with Apples & Raisins image

I love making bulgar pilaf with apricots. So glad I tried it with dried apples and golden raisins! -Elizabeth Dumont, Madison, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 cup chopped dried apples
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes., Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 15-20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 599mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.