Seven Spice Rice Pilaf

Adapted from BHG. A great side dish for pork or chicken.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup  chopped onion
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  cup long grain rice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can vegetable broth
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1  cup  chopped fresh spinach
• 1⁄4 cup golden raisin
• 1⁄4 cup  sliced almonds
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon rose water (optional)

Directions

1. Add oil to a medium saucepan and allow to heat.
2. Add in onion; stir/saute until tender.
3. Add in uncooked rice, and the next 7 ingredients.
4. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the rice is golden.
5. Add in the vegetable broth and water.
6. Bring to a boil; lower the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
7. Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
8. Stir in chopped spinach, raisins, and almonds; adjust seasoning to taste--salt/pepper, etc --
9. Sprinkle with rose water, if desired.