Fruit and Nut Rice Pilaf

Submitted by schafs

"A delicious, healthy side dish."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups uncooked basmati rice
• 1⁄2 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 3 scallions, chopped (white & light green parts only)
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• salt and pepper
• 2 cups water

directions

1. Use a med to lge sauce pan.
2. Cook pine nuts over low heat about 3 minutes or until browned, then remove from pan and reserve.
3. In same pan add 2 cups water, rice, juice, S&P and bring to boil; cover, reduce heat to low and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
4. Uncover and stir in raisins, scallions and cilantro.
5. Let stand 5 minutes then sprinkle with pine nuts just before serving.

Reviews

[CookinDiva]

We really enjoyed the addition of toasted pine nuts and raisins for a very nice savory flavor. It was a great side dish with baked tilapia.

 

[Charishma_Ramchandani]

I make this rice using cashewnuts as a substitute for pine nuts because my family isn't too big on the latter nor am I;) Also, I use 1/2 cup more of water. This is a wonderful rice, very tasty and such a savory delight!