Rice Pilaf with Almonds & Raisins

Name: Rice Pilaf with Almonds & Raisins Prepared with EVOO
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups rice; 1 onion; 3 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 cup raw almonds; 1/2 cup raisins; 3 cups of broth

If you are looking for a side dish to compliment your main course, Ayvaco Kitchen's Rice Pilaf with Almonds & Raisins is a perfect choice. Just by adding a few more simple ingredients, you can turn your regular rice pilaf into a special side that you could serve to your guests or cook as a holiday meal alongside your choice of any meat or poultry.

Rice Pilaf with Almonds & Raisins Prepared with EVOO

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Servings

4-6

Prep Time

45 minutes

Author:

Ayvaco

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Ingredients

extra virgin olive oil
2 cups rice
1 onion
3 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup raisins
3 cups of broth

Directions

Put the rice in a dish, add 1 tsp salt and soak in warm water for 15 minutes. Then rinse the rice with cold water to remove starch.
Chop the onion.
Sauté chopped onion and raw almonds in a decent amount of extra virgin olive oil on medium heat until almonds are toasted.
Add your rice and keep sautéing for a minute.
Add broth, raisins and spices then stir until mixed.
Cover and cook on low heat for 30 minutes.
Stir every 10 minutes while cooking.