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Cranberry and Almond Rice Pilaf

Name: Cranberry and Almond Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
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; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; ¼ cup slivered almonds

Rating: 4.65 stars

54 Ratings
39 Reviews
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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.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

30 mins

total:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

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.

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Step 2

Stir cranberries and jasmine rice into onion until rice is coated with oil and rice is lightly toasted, about 5 minutes more.
Step 3

Pour chicken broth into skillet and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
Step 4

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.
Step 5

Remove skillet from heat; stir green onions, cilantro, and almonds into rice mixture. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

213 calories; protein 5.1g 10% DV; carbohydrates 39.4g 13% DV; fat 3.9g 6% DV; cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV; sodium 285.2mg 11% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (39)

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DQ4

11/09/2012

Wow! This was delicious. Been trying to find a recipe similar to Fish City Grill's rice that they serve with their talapia. This wasn't it but it was absolutely delicious and I'm glad I tried it. It has a mildly sweet flavor that complements my blackened talapia toning down some of the spiciness. Easy to make too. It was great without the cilantro and extra onions but I might try them next time just to see the difference. The slivered almonds are a must though. Read More

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Bobby

07/16/2013

Interesting idea but my family and I found the dish to be underwhelming bland. Read More

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54 Ratings

5 star values: 42
4 star values: 7
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 0

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DQ4

11/08/2012

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mdenainkitchen

12/21/2012

Just made it. Very easy - and so good!!! I used pecans instead of almonds as that is what I had in the house. Bringing it to a friends house for dinner tonight. Read More

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(6)

MidEastGoddess

02/09/2014

I made this as a side dish for Thanksgiving 2013. It was a hit, so delicious. My husband enjoyed it so much he asked me to make it again. Read More

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(5)

Ann S

04/06/2013

Super good! I had left over cranberries I had to use up so I tried this recipe not expecting much. It has just the right mix of saltiness sweet and sour. It's very easy to make. I'm glad I tried it! Read More

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Michael Andre

05/15/2017

I made no changes I work as a head chef at a gold mining camp and feed about 70 people for supper and they all loved it including me.a definite 2 thumbs up. Read More

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suzyk

11/27/2017

This was excellent! I will definitely make it again at Christmas. I'm generally not a fan of fruit cooked or mixed with "regular" food but I really liked this. I toasted the almonds and would recommend that extra step. Read More

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Occasional Cooker

12/16/2012

Excellent recipe! It is easy and tastes awesome! I really like the flavor that the cranberries add to the pilaf. I did not have jasmine rice. I used the generic long grain rice I had on hand and it turned out great. I will definitely make this again. Read More

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Joanna Ryan

09/26/2012

This was exactly what I was looking for...super easy and delicious. I didn't have jasmine so I used brown rice instead and it came out wonderfully. Perfect side for some chicken or fish. Will definitely be making this more often. Read More

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Bobby

07/16/2013

Interesting idea but my family and I found the dish to be underwhelming bland. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Cranberry and Almond Rice Pilaf

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 212.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 10 %

carbohydrates: 13 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 7 %

sugars:

fat: 6 %

saturated fat: 3 %

cholesterol: 1 %

vitamin a iu: 2 %

niacin equivalents: 19 %

vitamin b6: 8 %

vitamin c: 4 %

folate: 17 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 9 %

magnesium: 9 %

potassium: 3 %

sodium: 11 %

thiamin: 19 %

calories from fat:

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percent of calories from sat fat:

*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.

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DQ4

11/08/2012

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mdenainkitchen

12/21/2012

Just made it. Very easy - and so good!!! I used pecans instead of almonds as that is what I had in the house. Bringing it to a friends house for dinner tonight.

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(6)

MidEastGoddess

02/09/2014

I made this as a side dish for Thanksgiving 2013. It was a hit, so delicious. My husband enjoyed it so much he asked me to make it again.

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(5)

Ann S

04/06/2013

Super good! I had left over cranberries I had to use up so I tried this recipe not expecting much. It has just the right mix of saltiness sweet and sour. It's very easy to make. I'm glad I tried it!

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Michael Andre

05/15/2017

I made no changes I work as a head chef at a gold mining camp and feed about 70 people for supper and they all loved it including me.a definite 2 thumbs up.

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suzyk

11/27/2017

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Occasional Cooker

12/16/2012

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Joanna Ryan

09/26/2012

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Bobby

07/16/2013

Interesting idea but my family and I found the dish to be underwhelming bland.

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