Almonds, Mushrooms, Raisins and Red Pepper Pilaf

Submitted by Baby Kato

"This is a very easy and very very tasty rice pilaf. It is a perfect side dish for any meal. I hope you will enjoy this dish."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup long grain rice
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 lb baby portabella mushrooms, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup onion, sweet, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 red pepper, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄2 orange bell pepper, coarsely chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth, good quality
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup almonds, sliced, toasted
• 1⁄4 cup large golden raisin
• 2 green onions, finely chopped

directions

1. Melt 1 tbsp butter in saucepan, add mushrooms and saute 3 minutes over high heat, remove mushrooms and reserve.
2. Melt remaining butter, in same pan, add onions and peppers, saute until soft.
3. Stir in the salt, thyme, rice and broth.
4. Bring mixture to a boil, cover, lower heat and simmer for 20 - 25 minutes, until all liquid is absorbed.
5. Remove from heat, add in the reserved mushrooms, almond slices and raisins.
6. Mix well, pour into a nice dish, season with freshly ground black pepper and garnish with finely chopped green onions.

Reviews

[DailyInspiration]

What a wonderful dish and what a beautiful presentation as well. Loved every ingredient and didn't and wouldn't change a thing. We had a very quiet dinner tonight which is an indicator of how much we enjoyed this dish. Served it alongside your recipe#501185 and a green salad. Can't wait to serve this to my extended family and friends. And, it's going right into my Best of 2013 Cookbook. : )

 

[Annacia]

mmmmmm, nothing short of scrumptious. Couldn't find the bag of golden raisins so used the sultana's. Lots of flavor that went so well with the garlic paprika chicken tonight. Would certainly make this again with a smile.

 

[katia]

So easy, so tasty, so healthy! I also cheated, I had already cooked rice and I didn't used any green onions to garnish. I took it as a lunch at work and I enjoyed so much . My co-workers gave it a try and they both loved it. Thanks Baby Kato for a wordeful lunch!

 

[korij]

I did not use the thyme, as I don't care for it, and I substituted dried cranberries for the raisins as I don't care for raisins. Otherwise followed recipe exactly and it was a big hit. Made extra so I could eat it for lunch today, but alas, none left! I served it with cedar wrapped salmon and asparagus tips, it was the perfect side dish.

 

[Kittencalrecipezazz]

Very good! I made this using regular white button mushrooms as that is all I had, I also added in fresh garlic with the onions and peppers and omitted the fresh thyme, I did some amount adjustments, we loved this thanks for sharing Baby K!...Kitten:)