Best 8 Almond Cranberry Rice Pilaf Recipes

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Almond cranberry rice pilaf is a delightful dish that combines the nutty flavor of almonds, the tartness of cranberries, and the fluffy texture of rice. This flavorful and versatile dish can be served as a main course or a side dish, and it is sure to impress your friends and family. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, almond cranberry rice pilaf is a perfect dish for any occasion.

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CRANBERRY AND ALMOND RICE PILAF



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I've been making this dish for years - it's different from typical rice pilaf dishes in that the cranberries add the sweetness and the tartness that you don't expect in a savory dish. Oh, and it's super hard to fumble.

Provided by BOGINIA2

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ cup chopped onions
½ cup dried cranberries
1 ½ cups uncooked jasmine rice
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir cranberries and jasmine rice into onion until rice is coated with oil and rice is lightly toasted, about 5 minutes more.
  • Pour chicken broth into skillet and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Bring rice mixture to a boil over high heat, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 22 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat; stir green onions, cilantro, and almonds into rice mixture. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 285.2 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

RICE PILAF WITH CRANBERRIES AND ALMONDS



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Elegant, flavorful side to most any meat entree. We will be having this as a side for Thanksgiving dinner this year thanks to Robin Miller from the food network. Robin made the recipe to accompany a steak dish at http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/robin-miller/seared-steaks-with-bourbon-thyme-pan-sauce-rice-pilaf-with-cranberries-and-almonds-recipe/index.html.

Provided by Stoblogger

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 6 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups instant brown rice
1/2 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 teaspoons salt-free garlic and herb seasoning
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped fresh (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil.
  • Add rice, almonds, cranberries and herb seasoning.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat, stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.2, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 41.1, Carbohydrate 44.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 1.3, Protein 9

CRANBERRY, ALMOND & MUSHROOM RICE PILAF



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Add cranberries, thyme and almonds to a mushroom rice pilaf for Cranberry, Almond & Mushroom Rice Pilaf, a tasty side dish. Our Cranberry, Almond and Mushroom Rice Pilaf is great for any holiday or part of a weeknight dinner.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Grains

Time 32m

Yield 6 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tsp. canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (14 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups whole grain instant brown rice, uncooked
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 3 min. Add mushrooms; cook 3 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except nuts; stir. Bring to boil on high heat; cover. Simmer on low heat 10 to 12 min. or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 110 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

CRANBERRY RICE PILAF



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This deliciously different pilaf gets its festive color from tart cranberries, while brown rice provides wholesome flavor. It's excellent alongside poultry.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the broth, orange juice and sugar to a boil. Stir in the rice, cranberries and butter. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5-8 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

RICE AND CRANBERRY PILAF



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When white rice wants to turn up the glamour, it turns to whole berry cranberry sauce and toasted almonds, and voilà. A pilaf is born.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 15m

Yield Makes 8 servings, about 2/3 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) chicken broth
1-1/4 cups orange juice
3 cups instant white rice, uncooked
1 can (16 oz.) whole berry cranberry sauce
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Pour broth and juice into medium saucepan. Bring to boil on medium-high heat.
  • Stir in rice and cranberry sauce; return to boil. Cover.
  • Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. Stir in almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

CRANBERRY WILD RICE PILAF



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This tender side dish is perfect for the holidays or any time you want to add a special touch. Dried cranberries, currants and almonds serve up color and texture. My co-workers all make this rice pilaf for their families. -Pat Gardetta, Osage Beach, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup uncooked wild rice
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1/4 cup dried currants
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a saucepan, combine wild rice and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in barley, currants and butter. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , Bake, covered, until wild rice and barley are tender, 50-60 minutes. Stir in almonds and cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges

BROWN RICE PILAF WITH MUSHROOMS, ALMONDS AND CRANBERRIES



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A nice side dish. You can use just abut any type of rice for this recipe....just adjust the cooking time.

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped
1 cup red onion, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 cup whole grain brown rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted, chopped
2 teaspoons parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium high heat. Add mushrooms, onions and garlic. Cook and stir until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in rice. Cook for 1 minute. Add broth and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 45 - 50 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in cranberries, nuts, parsley and lemon zest. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.5, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 198.4, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 4.4

RICE PILAF WITH CRANBERRIES



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 1

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Steps:

  • Cook 1 1/4 cups wild rice blend in chicken broth with 1/2 cinnamon stick, as the label directs. Cook 1/2 minced onion in a skillet with 3 tablespoons butter, 5 minutes. Add 1/3 cup sliced almonds and cook 2 minutes. Add 1/3 cup dried cranberries and cook 2 more minutes. Toss with the rice. Top with chopped parsley.

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, use a large skillet or pot with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Toasting the rice before cooking enhances its flavor and texture.
  • Use low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth to control the saltiness of the dish.
  • Fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, or chives add a burst of flavor and color to the pilaf.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth and add more vegetables like sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers.
  • For a nutty flavor, toast the almonds in a dry skillet until fragrant before adding them to the pilaf.
  • Adjust the amount of cranberries based on your personal preference for tartness.

Conclusion:

Almond Cranberry Rice Pilaf is a versatile and flavorful dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. With its combination of fluffy rice, crunchy almonds, tart cranberries, and savory herbs, this pilaf is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, Almond Cranberry Rice Pilaf is a delicious and satisfying choice that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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