Cranberry and Almond Rice Pilaf

Name: Cranberry and Almond Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.75 cup chopped onions; 0.5 cup dried cranberries; 1.5 cups uncooked jasmine rice; 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste; ground black pepper to taste; 2 green onions, chopped; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 0.25 cup slivered almonds

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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.

Recipe by BOGINIA2

Updated on September 21, 2021

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ cup chopped onions
½ cup dried cranberries
1 ½ cups uncooked jasmine rice
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 green onions, chopped (Optional)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup slivered almonds

Directions

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 (per serving)

213	Calories
4g	Fat
39g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 213
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 285mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 39g	14%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 2mg	11%
Calcium 27mg	2%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 102mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.