Moroccan Pilaf Recipe

Name: Moroccan Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/3 cup whole almond, blanched; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup long-grain rice; 3 cups chicken stock; 1/3 cup dried currant; 1 orange, zest of, minced; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chives, snipped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup whole almond, blanched
1 small onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup long-grain rice
3 cups chicken stock
1/3 cup dried currant
1 orange, zest of, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chives, snipped

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Lightly oil a shallow 1 1/2 quart ovenproof casserole.
3
In a large skillet, heat oil. Saute the almonds over medium heat until browned and fragrant, 3 minutes. Stir in the onion, carrot, and cinnamon. Cook 3 minutes.
4
Add the rice and cook, stirring,until translucent, 1 minute.
5
Stir in the stock, currants, orange zest, and cayenne pepper. Bring to boil; remove from heat.
6
Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole and bake, uncovered, until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender, about 45 minutes.
7
Garnish with chives and serve.

675

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/3 cup whole almond, blanched, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Pilaf falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Moroccan Pilaf

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