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 blanched whole almonds; 1 cup small diced onion; 1/2 cup small diced carrot; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 cup long grain rice; 3 cups chicken stock; 1/3 cup golden raisins; 2 teaspoons orange zest; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 whole roasted chicken, cut into quarters; 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup blanched whole almonds
1 cup small diced onion
1/2 cup small diced carrot
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup long grain rice
3 cups chicken stock
1/3 cup golden raisins
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 whole roasted chicken, cut into quarters
2 tablespoons chopped chives

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2
Lightly oil a 1 1/2 quart oven-proof casserole dish.
3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and saute the almonds until they are golden and become fragrant, about 2 minutes.
4
Add the onions, carrots and cinnamon and stir well, cooking for 3 minutes.
5
Add the rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring to make sure all the kernels are coated with oil.
6
Add the stock, raisins, orange zest and cayenne pepper and bring to a boil.
7
Place the mixture into the casserole dish and bake for 45 minutes.
8
Remove the rice from the oven and place on a large platter.
9
Place the roasted chicken on top of the rice.
10
Garnish with chopped chives.

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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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/3 cup blanched whole almonds, 1 cup small diced onion, 1/2 cup small diced carrot, 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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