ZUCCHINI PILAF WITH ALMONDS
Steps:
- For the rice: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place almonds on a baking sheet, and bake until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Remove, and set aside to cool.
- In a small pan over medium heat, add butter and rice. Stir until the rice is lightly toasted, 5 to 8 minutes. Add vegetable broth, allspice, and salt. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to very low so the broth barely simmers; use a heat diffuser if necessary. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the zucchini.
- For the zucchini: Place a large sauté pan over medium heat, and add olive oil. Add onion, and cook, stirring, until translucent and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the zucchini, coriander, cumin, cayenne and salt. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add rice and currants, and mix well. If the rice looks dry, add two tablespoons water. Cover, and cook until the zucchini and rice are tender, about 15 minutes. The rice mixture may be uncovered and quickly stirred once or twice, covering it immediately after.
- For the yogurt garlic sauce: In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, mint and a pinch of cayenne. Mix well, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- When the rice and zucchini are ready, top with cilantro, toasted almonds and fresh black pepper. Serve immediately, with yogurt-garlic sauce passed separately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 344, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 734 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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KWAKU Kingsley
[email protected]This pilaf is so flavorful and easy to make. I love the combination of zucchini, almonds, and spices. It's a great way to use up leftover zucchini and it's also a healthy and delicious side dish. I highly recommend it!
Richard Bassil
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy side dish. I served it with grilled fish and it was a perfect complement. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the almonds added a nice crunch. The spices were also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again
Retro Senpai
[email protected]This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. It's easy to make and very flavorful. I added a bit of chopped cilantro and it was perfect. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Lydia Thekiso
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but this pilaf was surprisingly delicious. The almonds and spices really complemented the zucchini and made it a very flavorful dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Susmita Limbu
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for dinner last night and my family loved it. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the almonds added a nice crunch. The spices were also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ighofose Prince
[email protected]This pilaf is so flavorful and easy to make. I love the combination of zucchini, almonds, and spices. It's a great way to use up leftover zucchini and it's also a healthy and delicious side dish. I highly recommend it!
Adeola Oyebo
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy side dish. I served it with grilled fish and it was a perfect complement. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the almonds added a nice crunch. The spices were also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again
Stevie Tosney
[email protected]This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. It's easy to make and very flavorful. I added a bit of chopped cilantro and it was perfect. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Ifezue charles
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but this pilaf was surprisingly delicious. The almonds and spices really complemented the zucchini and made it a very flavorful dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Chit Maung
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for dinner last night and my family loved it. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the almonds added a nice crunch. The spices were also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Sunya Sai
[email protected]This pilaf is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of zucchini, almonds, and spices. It's a great way to use up leftover zucchini and it's also a healthy and delicious side dish. I highly recommend it!
Kedir Abdi
[email protected]I love zucchini and this pilaf is a great way to enjoy it. The almonds add a nice touch of crunch and the spices give it a flavorful kick. I served it with roasted chicken and it was a delicious meal. Thanks for sharing!
Gloria Mino
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy side dish. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a perfect complement. The zucchini and almonds added a nice crunch and the spices gave it a warm and savory flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Isabella Delamarre
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it's a relatively healthy dish, but it still has a lot of flavor. Thanks for sharing!
Ahmad Omar
[email protected]This dish was a great way to use up some leftover zucchini. It was simple to make and very flavorful. I added a bit of extra cumin and chili powder, and it was perfect. Will definitely make this again.
Shuja Haider
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini, and this pilaf did not disappoint. It was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the crispy almonds on top. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Ngwako Dineo
[email protected]This zucchini pilaf was a hit! The combination of flavors and textures was spot-on. The zucchini and almonds added a nice crunch, while the rice and spices gave it a warm and comforting feel. Definitely a keeper recipe.