RICE PILAF WITH FRESH DILL, WALNUTS AND RAISINS

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Reminiscent of flavors of the Middle East and surrounding area, in this recipe I substituted basmati rice; or use long grain white rice if basmati is not available. From Bon Appetit September 1997 with a few small changes.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Southwest Asia (middle East)

Time 35m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup basmati rice
1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup walnuts
1/4 cup fresh dill leaves (NOT dried)
1/4 cup raisins or 1/4 cup golden raisin
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • In a saute pan heat up 1 tablespoon olive oil. Saute the basmati rice in the oil for 5 minutes or until light golden brown; stirring constantly.
  • Pour in the broth and add the salt. Cook covered over low heat for about 20 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • While the rice is cooking, lightly toast the walnuts then chop coarsely. Chop the dill.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the walnuts, dill, raisins, lemon zest, vinegar and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.5, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 396.6, Carbohydrate 47.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 7.9, Protein 6.1

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