Apricot Almond Pilaf Recipe

Name: Apricot Almond Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 small carrot, finely chopped; 1 cup basmati rice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 7/8 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed; 1 tablespoon rose water; 1/4 cup dried apricots, diced; 1/4 cup slivered almonds

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small carrot, finely chopped
1 cup basmati rice
1 teaspoon salt
1 7/8 cups water
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
1 tablespoon rose water
1/4 cup dried apricots, diced
1/4 cup slivered almonds

1
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and carrot until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
2
Stir in basmati rice and salt; cook and stir until rice is slightly opaque, about 3 minutes.
3
Pour in water; stir to combine.
4
Mix in saffron threads, rose water, apricots, and almonds; bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice has absorbed the liquid, about 20 minutes.
6
Remove from heat and allow pilaf to stand covered for 10 more minutes.
7
Stir before serving.

281

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 small carrot, finely chopped, 1 cup basmati rice, and more.

Yes, Apricot Almond Pilaf falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apricot Almond Pilaf

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