Middle Eastern Rice Pilaf with Pomegranate

Name: Middle Eastern Rice Pilaf with Pomegranate
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 cup long-grain rice; 2.25 cups hot vegetable broth; 4 saffron threads; 1 pinch ground allspice; 3 tablespoons unsalted shelled pistachios; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 large pomegranate, peeled and seeds separated; salt and freshly ground black pepper

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This rice pilaf with pomegranate seeds and pistachios tastes great with grilled fish or meat, especially lamb. Make sure the rice does not get sticky. It is supposed to be light and fluffy.

Recipe by Afiyet_olson

Updated on August 22, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup long-grain rice
2 ¼ cups hot vegetable broth
4 saffron threads
1 pinch ground allspice
3 tablespoons unsalted shelled pistachios
1 tablespoon butter
1 large pomegranate, peeled and seeds separated
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent. Add rice and toast until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in hot vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add saffron and allspice, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Toast pistachios in a skillet over medium heat until nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
Stir butter into the cooked rice. Remove from heat and mix in pistachios and pomegranate seeds. Fluff with fork and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

376	Calories
13g	Fat
59g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 376
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 351mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 59g	21%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 9mg	44%
Calcium 49mg	4%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 385mg	8%

* 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.