RAISIN BROWN RICE PILAF

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Michele Doucette of Stephenville, Newfoundland dresses up nutritious brown rice with onion, garlic, raisins and almonds in this flavorful pilaf.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 cup raisins or dried currants
1 cinnamon stick (1 inch)
2-1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in rice, raisins and cinnamon stick; saute until rice is golden. Add broth and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Discard cinnamon stick. Sprinkle with almonds.

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Dinuja Max
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Khalil Khalial
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This pilaf was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Kajol Roy5150
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I'm not a big fan of pilaf, but this recipe was really good. The raisins and nuts added a nice touch.


Damein Pillay
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This pilaf was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Rahul Thakur
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This pilaf was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would have added more broth or water.


Muhammad Ali Shah
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I made this pilaf for a dinner party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


BIJOY ALAM
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This pilaf was a great way to use up some leftover brown rice. It was quick and easy to make, and the flavors were delicious.


Being Mahin
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with fewer raisins.


Pari N
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I loved the combination of raisins and nuts in this pilaf. It was a great side dish for my roast chicken.


odoba joseph
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This pilaf was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Claudio Alex Abrudan
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I'm not a big fan of raisins, but I really enjoyed this pilaf. The flavors were well-balanced and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Mohamed Abdelwarith
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Frank Edem Agbemenu
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The rice was a little undercooked for my liking, but the flavors were good.


Niro Niros
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This pilaf was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added some more spices.


Cintia Abarca
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I often add some chopped vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and onions, to give it a little extra flavor.


Lutfa Rahman
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used basmati rice instead of brown rice and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


jasir bettani
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I've made this pilaf several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The raisins add a nice sweetness and the nuts give it a great crunch. I highly recommend it!


johngill john
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This raisin brown rice pilaf was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.