Turkish Rice With Nuts And Herbs Recipe

Name: Turkish Rice With Nuts And Herbs Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. long grain rice; 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 3 med. onions, finely minced; 2 tbsp. pine nuts; 3 tbsp. minced fresh parsley; 1 heaping tbsp. grnd allspice; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 tbsp. currants, soaked in 1/2 c. water for 20 min, water then reserved; 1 med. tomato, peeled and chopped; 1 1/2 c. warm water; 12 pistachio nuts, shelled; 2 tbsp. minced fresh mint (can use dry)

Servings: persons

1 c. long grain rice
3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
3 med. onions, finely minced
2 tbsp. pine nuts
3 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
1 heaping tbsp. grnd allspice
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tbsp. currants, soaked in 1/2 c. water for 20 min, water then reserved
1 med. tomato, peeled and chopped
1 1/2 c. warm water
12 pistachio nuts, shelled
2 tbsp. minced fresh mint (can use dry)

1
Rinse rice and set aside.
2
Heat oil and saute/fry onions in large sauce pan till they begin to color.
3
Add in pine nuts and saute/fry 3 min.
4
Blend in parsley, allspice, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper and currants.
5
Add in rice.
6
Add in water in that currants were soaked, tomato, and warm water.
7
Cover and simmer till rice is tender, about 15 min.
8
Add in pistachios 5 min before rice is done.
9
Remove from heat, remove cover, place clean dish towel and replace cover and set aside about 30 min.
10
Transfer rice to serving platter, fluff and fold in mint.
11
Serve at room temperature.
12
Is delicious with leg of lamb, and with fish.

405

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. long grain rice, 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 3 med. onions, finely minced, 2 tbsp. pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Turkish Rice With Nuts And Herbs Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!