Rice pilaf is a classic dish that can be found in many cultures around the world. It is typically made with rice, broth, and spices, and can be served as a main course or a side dish. This recipe for rice pilaf with pistachios and almonds adds a delicious nutty flavor to the dish, and the pistachios and almonds also add a beautiful pop of color. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.
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RICE PILAF WITH PISTACHIOS AND ALMONDS
This dish is inspired by a number of Persian rice pilafs, but it's simpler, and calls for much less butter than an authentic Persian pilaf. There are sweet and tart flavors at play here, especially if you use barberries, but apricots also have a tart edge to them. Rose water makes the pilaf wonderfully fragrant.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories side dish
Time 35m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place rice in a bowl in the sink and rinse several times with water, or soak for 30 minutes to an hour. Drain.
- Heat water or stock to a bare simmer in a saucepan or in microwave.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil, butter or ghee in a wide, heavy skillet or saucepan over medium heat and add onion and salt to taste. Cook, stirring, until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes, and add rice. Cook, stirring, until the grains of rice are separate, dry and beginning to crackle. Add hot water or stock, rose water and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Uncover rice and place a clean towel over the top of the pan (it should not be touching the rice). Replace lid and allow to sit for 10 minutes, undisturbed.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining tablespoon of oil, butter or ghee over medium heat in a medium frying pan or saucepan and add the nuts. Cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, and add spices and barberries or dried apricots. Continue to cook for another minute, until the spices smell fragrant, and remove from the heat. Immediately scrape over the rice.
- Pile the pilaf onto a platter or into a wide bowl and toss to incorporate the nut and spice mixture. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 343, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 463 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
WILD RICE PILAF WITH PISTACHIOS AND CRANBERRIES
Recipe given to me from a "terrific" foodie and wanted to post before lost in the holiday rush. Might be a wonderful bring-to-a-party dish.
Provided by Lalaloob
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 1h15m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat in 4 quart saucepan 4 cups of water and 2 cups wild rice. Bring to boil and lower heat and cover to simmer for about 35 - 40 minutes.
- Add cranberries and cook for another minute. Drain if necessary and keep rice covered and warm until ready for next step.
- Melt butter in heavy 5 quart Dutch oven and add onions, celery and carrots and saute for approximately 13 minutes.
- Transfer these vegetables to a bowl and keep warm until next rice mixture is done.
- In same Dutch oven, ADD chicken broth, remaining 2 cups of water and "white rice" and bring to a boil and then cover for about 16 - 18 minutes until all water is absorbed.
- Stir into white rice in Dutch oven, wild-rice mixture, vegetable mixture, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; cook on medium-low until pilaf is heated through.
- Just before serving, gently stir chopped parsley and pistachio nuts into pilaf until evenly distributed. Transfer to large serving bowl. Makes about 13 cups.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.3, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 4.1, Sodium 32.7, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 6.1
DELICIOUS ALMOND RICE PILAF
A delicious side dish for beef or chicken. A great change from plain rice or boxed rice mixes. I like to serve this with grilled chicken or with saucy cube steaks.
Provided by DHANO923
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Add rice and almonds, cooking and stirring until rice is lightly toasted, about 5 minutes more. Stir in water, bouillon, and parsley; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow rice to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 222.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
ALMOND RICE PILAF
Sharon Adamczyk of Wind Lake, Wisconsin writes, "With quick-cooking rice, this is a speedy side dish...but the almonds make it special enough to serve to company. It goes well with all kinds of meats."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 13m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion and almonds in butter until onion is tender and almonds are lightly browned. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5-8 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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.
RICE AND NOODLE PILAF WITH TOASTED ALMONDS
Provided by Ruth Cousineau
Categories Pasta Rice Side Thanksgiving Vegetarian Quick & Easy Almond Winter Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over medium heat and stir in orzo. Cook, stirring frequently, until orzo is golden, about 5 minutes. Add rice, stirring until coated with butter, then add zest, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, water, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil, uncovered, then cover tightly and cook over low heat until water is absorbed and rice and orzo are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
- Fluff pilaf with a fork and spoon into a bowl, discarding zest, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick. Serve pilaf with almonds sprinkled on top.
CRANBERRY AND ALMOND RICE PILAF
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
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
ARMENIAN RICE PILAF WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS
This traditional Armenian rice pilaf has been passed down through the generations of Christine Vartanian Datian's family. Peas, parsley and allspice have been added to the original for extra flavor and color.
Provided by Tara Parker-Pope
Time 45m
Yield Serves 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 5- to 6-quart pan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Break or crush the vermicelli into 1-inch lengths. Add the pasta and rice to the butter and stir often until golden, about 5-8 minutes, being careful not to burn the vermicelli.
- Add the broth, allspice and salt and pepper. Bring to a full boil over high heat, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender to bite, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a sauté pan over medium heat, melt remaining 1 or 2 tablespoons butter. Add the almonds and stir often until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the raisins and stir until they puff, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Stir peas if using, parsley and lemon juice into rice. Cover and simmer until peas are hot, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour pilaf into a serving bowl or on a platter and sprinkle with the raisin and nut mixture over the top. (Diced dried dates, figs, apricots or chopped walnuts may also be used in this topping.)
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 573, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 85 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 551 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams
RICE PILAF WITH ALMONDS
A dear friend gave me this recipe after she found it in her Taste of Home magazine. (You can see the original submission at: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Potluck-Rice-Pilaf) It was originally to be made for a crowd, but we quartered the recipe for our family. Quick, easy, and tasty! Hope you and your family enjoy as much as we do! (Toasting almonds is not included in prep time.)
Provided by unmistakable1
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 25m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a pot. Add rice; cook and stir several minutes until lightly browned. Pour in broth (or water and bouillon). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender. Remove pan from heat; stir in green onions and soy sauce. Cover and let sit 5 minutes. Stir in almonds and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.1, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 304.4, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 6.2
RICE PILAF WITH TOASTED ALMONDS
Simple last-minute touches like toasted nuts will liven up your side dishes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
- Add coriander; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Add rice; cook, stirring, until edges are transparent, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in 1 can chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cover; simmer over low heat until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
- Stir parsley into rice. Sprinkle with almonds, and serve.
RICE PILAF WITH ALMONDS
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Stir in coriander, and season with salt and pepper. Add rice, and cook, stirring, until the edges of the rice kernels are transparent, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in broth or water. Bring to a boil; cover, and simmer over low heat until liquid has absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, spread almonds in one layer on a baking sheet; bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Stir parsley into the rice mixture. Serve sprinkled with almonds.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly affect the taste of your rice pilaf. Use the best quality rice you can find, and make sure your nuts and spices are fresh.
- Toast your rice: Toasting the rice before cooking it will help to bring out its flavor and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to cook the rice pilaf will add a lot of flavor to the dish. Use a broth that is flavorful and has a lot of umami, such as chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth.
- Add aromatics: Aromatics, such as onion, garlic, and celery, can add a lot of flavor to rice pilaf. Sauté the aromatics in a little bit of oil before adding the rice to the pot.
- Use a variety of nuts and spices: Nuts and spices can add a lot of flavor and texture to rice pilaf. Some popular nuts and spices to use include pistachios, almonds, pine nuts, cumin, coriander, and paprika.
- Cook the rice pilaf properly: Rice pilaf is a delicate dish, so it is important to cook it properly. Follow the recipe instructions carefully and do not overcook the rice.
Conclusion:
Rice pilaf is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover rice, and it can also be made ahead of time and reheated. With its nutty flavor and fluffy texture, rice pilaf is a surefire hit with everyone who tries it.
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