CASHEW RAISIN RICE PILAF

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Very good low-fat rice pilaf. This dish is very good with poultry and pork dishes.

Provided by GRANNYLORETTA

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup margarine
1 ½ cups uncooked long grain white rice
1 chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup golden raisins
3 cups chicken broth
¾ cup uncooked wild rice
2 cups frozen green peas
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained
1 cup cashews
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the long grain rice, onion, carrot and raisins for 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pan and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan bring 1 1/2 cups salted water to a boil. Add wild rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • When the rice/raisin mixture is finished simmering (rice is cooked), stir in cooked wild rice, peas, pimentos and cashews and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 346.4 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

pro VIpPeR rSa
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This dish is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using fewer raisins next time.


Efty Kher
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This is a delicious and easy to make dish. I highly recommend it.


Segda Mukhtari
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great side dish for chicken or fish.


Dagmawi Asha
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This is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great dish for a packed lunch.


Andre Laubscher
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Puppy YT
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This is a great recipe for a beginner cook. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Famous Vinoy
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I'm not a big fan of rice pilaf, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


Anne Marie Smith
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This dish is a nice change of pace from the usual rice pilaf. The cashews and raisins add a lot of flavor and texture.


Claudette Katjang
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I've tried many rice pilaf recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and aromatic. I highly recommend it.


Clinton Duckworth
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I made this dish for my picky kids and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Merab Fatima
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it travels well.


B Moor
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I'm not a huge fan of raisins, but I really enjoyed this dish. The raisins are plump and juicy, and they add a nice sweetness to the pilaf. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mansab Shahzad
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This rice pilaf is so easy to make. I had it on the table in under 30 minutes. It's a great weeknight meal when I'm short on time.


Selim ahmmed
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The raisins and cashews add a nice touch of sweetness, while the spices give it a savory kick. It's a great side dish for chicken or fish.


Mamta Jayswal
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This cashew raisin rice pilaf is a real winner! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the texture is light and fluffy. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


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