Moroccan Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Moroccan Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon unsalted butter; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup white basmati rice; 1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 1/4 cup raisins

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup white basmati rice
1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup raisins

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Melt butter on medium-low heat in a small ovenproof pot.
3
Fold in onions and stir well.
4
Cook for 3-4 minutes until onions turn translucent but are not browned.
5
Add cumin, cayenne pepper, paprika and rice.
6
Stir well so that the rice is evenly coated with butter.
7
Cook for 3-4 minutes.
8
Stir in stock and raisins.
9
Bring to a boil on high heat.
10
Once the stock comes to a boil, cover the pot and let the pilaf cook in the oven for 18 minutes.
11
Fold in salt, pepper and almonds before fluffing with a fork and serving.
12
Enjoy!

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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: 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Rice 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.

Moroccan Rice Pilaf

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