Pine Nut Rice Pilaf (Piñon Rice Pilaf)

A nice side dish for chicken or fish. Add a minced jalapeno pepper for added zing!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1  cup long-grain rice
• 1⁄2 cup pine nuts (pinons)
• 2  cups  chicken stock

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Heat the olive oil over medium heat, in an ovenproof pan. Add the garlic, cumin and oregano and cook for a minute. (Don’t let garlic brown).
3. Add the rice and pine nuts and stir to coat well. Add the chicken stock, stirring well and raise the heat to high.
4. When the liquid comes to a boil, cover the pot and put in the oven for 20 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven. Stir to fluff and serve.