If you're looking for a dish that's both flavorful and visually appealing, then ginger apricot rice with peanuts is the perfect choice. This dish combines the sweet and tangy flavors of apricots with the warmth of ginger and the crunch of peanuts. It's a great way to add some variety to your weeknight dinner routine, and it's also perfect for potlucks and picnics. Plus, it's a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH APRICOTS
Here's to the humble chicken breast: No more dowdy sides for you. Rice takes on exotic flare when laced with spices, dried fruits, and nuts.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put the apricots and lemon zest in the 2 cups of cold water. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the garam masala, and toast, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the onion and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender and translucent, about 6 minutes.
- Stir in the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in the water along with the apricots, lemon zest, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, wrap a clean dish towel around the saucepan lid, and cover saucepan. Cook for 10 minutes, set aside for 5 minutes undisturbed, then remove lid and fluff with a fork. Mound the pilaf on a serving platter or in a shallow bowl, tear the mint over, and top with the nuts.
- Game Plan: Toast the nuts while the rice cooks.
APRICOT-PECAN WILD RICE
Dried apricots add sweetness and color to this dish. Seasoned with sage and thyme, the down-home dish is sure to have guests asking for seconds at your house, too.-Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a nonstick skillet, saute onions and celery in oil for 5 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients. , Spoon into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LEMON RICE WITH PEANUTS
Categories Nut Rice Side Vegetarian Peanut Spice Legume Winter Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash rice in several changes of water until water runs clear, then drain rice well in a sieve. Bring rice and 3 cups water to a boil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan and cook, covered, over very low heat until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff rice gently with a fork.
- Heat oil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook mustard seeds, stirring, until seeds begin to pop. Add ginger and 1/4 cup peanuts and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add turmeric, rice, and salt to taste, stirring to coat rice thoroughly. Remove skillet from heat and stir in lemon juice. Sprinkle with remaining peanuts and zest.
GINGER APRICOT RICE WITH PEANUTS
Recipe: Recipe Information - Description: - Ginger apricot rice with peanuts is a delicious Indian recipe usually served as a side dish. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 30 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 40 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed. Servings - 4 - Preparation Time -...
Provided by Wellness Editor
Categories Side Dish
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Wash and soak the basmati rice.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and celery and cook for 1 minute. Add the ginger and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the apricots, spices, and 1 tablespoon of water to the mixture.
- Continue cooking for 2 minutes, stirring frequently and adding additional water if necessary to avoid sticking.
- Add 2 cups of water along with the salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, add the rice, and stir.
- When the mixture boils again, reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Cover the pan and simmer for 20 minutes or until there is no more liquid.
- Turn off the heat and leave the pot covered for 5 minutes.
- Stir the rice with a fork and serve with peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 cal, Carbohydrate 44g, Fat 5g, Fiber 3g, Protein 5g, SaturatedFat
CRYSTALLIZED GINGER AND APRICOT BARS
Crystallized ginger and apricot preserves make a winning combo in my book. Thanks and happy cooking!
Provided by StickySue
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Apricot
Time 3h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk flour, crystallized ginger, ground ginger, and salt together in a bowl.
- Beat shortening and sugar together in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Add egg yolks 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat flour mixture and cold water into egg mixture until dough is well-combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Press chilled dough into a 7x11-inch baking dish. Spread apricot preserves over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown around the edges, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool for 1 hour before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 51.2 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 84.1 mg, Sugar 21.8 g
FRAGRANT APRICOT RICE
This rice dish is made lively with dried apricots, fresh ginger root, onion, garlic, coriander and basil. Make a meal out of this or serve as a side.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories White Rice
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a hot heavy bottom pan heat butter and oil
- Saute onion, garlic and ginger till translucent add coriander seeds, basil, rice and apricots stir to coat with onion mixture adding wine and cook till wine is absorbed
- Add zest and water simmering covered over low heat for 20-25 minutes
- Fluff with fork and season with salt and pepper
- Top with cashews and garnish with fresh basil
GINGER-APRICOT TOSSED SALAD
This dish is a nice change from ordinary green salad and is elegant enough for company. The dressing is one of my favorites. Its sweetness complements the crisp greens and crunchy green beans. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings (3/4 cup salad dressing).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Process first 7 ingredients in a blender until smooth. Fill a 6-qt. stockpot two-thirds full with water and bring to a boil. Add beans; cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes., Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. In a salad bowl, combine salad greens, mango and beans. Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SAFFRON RICE PILAF WITH APRICOTS AND ALMONDS
Categories Rice Side Quick & Easy Low/No Sugar Apricot Almond Saffron Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes about 7 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion, ground saffron and cloves and saut&5 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat grains. Mix in chicken stock, dried apricots and currants. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff rice with fork. Add slivered almonds and season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.
APRICOT GINGER GAME HENS
These are wonderful to serve at a party. They look beautiful and taste even better. These should be marinated overnight; just place them into the oven before guests arrive and the work is done. Have the butcher cut the birds in half lengthwise for you, down the breast bone.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Cornish Hen Recipes
Time 9h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In shallow dish, mix the soy sauce, apricot preserves, ginger, garlic, wine, and sugar. Place the hens in the dish, and coat with the marinade. Cover, and allow to marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Arrange the hen halves in a baking dish. Pour remaining marinade over the hens. Bake uncovered 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, basting frequently with the marinade, until hen juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 127.6 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1875.9 mg, Sugar 10.1 g
GINGER APRICOT RICE WITH PEANUTS
Make and share this Ginger Apricot Rice With Peanuts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by morgainegeiser
Categories Rice
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Wash the rice and soak if desired. If you are using a rice other than basmati, skip this step.
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute.
- Add ginger root. Continue to cook 2 minutes more.
- Add apricots and spices, along with about a tbsp of water. Continue to cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly and adding small amounts of water if necessary, about a tbsp at a time to prevent sticking.
- Add water starting with the rice soaking water if you are using soaked basmati rice, and adding enough tap water to equal the 2 cups. Add salt.
- Bring to a boil, then stir in rice. When water boils again, stir, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan, and simmer gently for 20 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork, spoon into a serving bowl and top with peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.8, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 165.2, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 6, Protein 5.5
Tips:
- Choose the right rice: This recipe calls for jasmine rice, but you can use any type of long-grain rice you like. Basmati or brown rice would also be good choices.
- Use fresh ginger: Fresh ginger has a much more vibrant flavor than dried ginger, so it's worth the extra effort to grate it yourself.
- Toast the peanuts: Toasting the peanuts brings out their flavor and makes them more crunchy.
- Use a nonstick skillet: A nonstick skillet will help prevent the rice from sticking and burning.
- Don't overcook the rice: The rice should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
Conclusion:
This ginger apricot rice with peanuts is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet apricots, savory ginger, and crunchy peanuts makes this dish a winner. Serve it with your favorite protein, such as grilled chicken, fish, or tofu.
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