Basmati Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Basmati Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1/3 cup slivered almonds; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 1 cup basmati rice, uncooked; 1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped; 1/3 cup currants or 1/3 cup dried tart cherry, chopped; 1 teaspoon orange peel, finely shredded; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 14 ounces chicken broth; 1/4 cup water

Servings: persons

1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/3 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup basmati rice, uncooked
1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped
1/3 cup currants or 1/3 cup dried tart cherry, chopped
1 teaspoon orange peel, finely shredded
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
14 ounces chicken broth
1/4 cup water

1
In a medium saucepan cook onions and almonds over medium heat in hot butter or margarine about 5 minutes or until onions are tender and almonds are golden.
2
Stir in uncooked rice; cook and stir for about 4 minutes.
3
Stir in carrots, currants or dried cherries, orange peel, cinnamon, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
4
Carefully stir on chicken broth and water.
5
Bring to boiling point; reduce heat; simmer covered about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup onion, chopped, 1/3 cup slivered almonds, 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, 1 cup basmati rice, uncooked, and more.

Yes, Basmati Rice Pilaf falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Basmati Rice Pilaf

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