RICE WITH RAISINS AND CINNAMON

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1/4 cup white or black raisins
1 cup converted rice
1/4 cup chopped blanched almonds
1 1/2 cups fresh or canned chicken broth
1 stick cinnamon, 2 inches long
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan.
  • Add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Do not brown. Add raisins, rice and almonds and stir. 2.Add broth, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring, and cover. Simmer 17 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove cinnamon stick and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 299, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 432 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Mike Shoap
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This rice dish is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


sergio villa
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I'm not usually a fan of rice dishes, but this one is amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.


Syed Abubakar
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This is the best rice dish I've ever had! The raisins and cinnamon give it a unique and delicious flavor.


Isuf Idrizi
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I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to cook rice. This recipe is definitely a keeper!


Shakeel Ahame123
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This rice dish is a great make-ahead meal. You can cook it ahead of time and reheat it when you're ready to serve.


Ismene Laplante
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I served this rice dish with a side of yogurt and cucumber salad. It was a refreshing and delicious meal.


Akram mia
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This rice dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp. Just add it to the rice along with the raisins and cinnamon.


Debbie Simm
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I'm not a big fan of cinnamon, so I omitted it from the recipe. It was still delicious!


Hama Sharaw
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I made this rice dish in my rice cooker, and it turned out perfect. It was so easy!


Christine Kabasinguzi
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This rice dish is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the raisins and cinnamon, and they don't even notice the carrots and celery.


Ahnaf Mujahid
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I used brown rice instead of white rice, and it turned out really well. It was a bit more chewy, but I liked the nutty flavor.


asmat jatoi
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I added some chopped nuts to this rice dish, and it gave it a nice crunchy texture.


Tanveer Baqir
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This is a really versatile recipe. I've made it with different types of rice, and it's always turned out great.


md ashik Atrai
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I made this rice dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Syed Musadiq
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice.


Jacqueline Thomas
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this rice dish. I'm not usually a fan of raisins in savory dishes, but they really worked in this recipe. The cinnamon added a nice touch of warmth and spice.


Edison Guaminga
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I've made this rice dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Ekpen Anthony
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This rice dish was a hit with my family! The raisins added a touch of sweetness, and the cinnamon gave it a warm and inviting flavor. I will definitely be making this again.