RICE WITH PARSLEY, ALMONDS, AND APRICOTS

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Rice with Parsley, Almonds, and Apricots image

Steaming the apricots over the rice while it rests softens them just enough.

Provided by Mina Stone

Categories     Bon Appétit     Rice     Side     Almond     Lemon     Dried Fruit     Apricot     Thanksgiving     Parsley

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup skin-on almonds
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt
1 cup basmati rice
1 (3x1-inch) strip lemon zest
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
2 cups chopped parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Toss almonds with oil on a small rimmed baking sheet; season with salt. Roast, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Let cool, then chop.
  • Meanwhile, rinse rice in several changes of water until water runs clear. Bring rice, lemon zest, and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan; season with salt. Reduce heat, cover pan, and simmer until rice is tender, 18-20 minutes. Remove from heat, uncover, and scatter apricots over rice. Cover; let sit 10 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork, then mix in almonds, parsley, and lemon juice. Taste and season with more salt if needed.

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