Moroccan Rice Pilaf

Transport your taste buds to North Africa with this fragrant and flavorful Moroccan Rice Pilaf, a delightful side dish or light main course that’s brimming with warmth and texture. Featuring long-grain rice, infused with the aromatic spices of cinnamon, cumin, and turmeric, this dish is a perfect blend of savory and subtly sweet elements. Tender diced carrots, plump golden raisins, and crunchy toasted almonds add vibrant color and texture, while fresh parsley provides a bright finish. Simmered in chicken or vegetable broth for maximum flavor, this one-pot wonder is both easy to prepare and irresistibly satisfying. Ready in just 45 minutes and ideal for pairing with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or a hearty salad, this Moroccan-inspired rice dish is a must-try addition to your culinary repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups long-grain rice (e.g., Basmati or Jasmine)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 medium carrot, finely diced
• 0.5 cups golden raisins
• 0.25 cups slivered almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, ground turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.

Step 5

Add the rinsed and drained rice to the pan, stirring well to coat the grains in the spice mixture.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 7

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice cook for 15 minutes.

Step 8

After 15 minutes, add the diced carrot and golden raisins. Cover again and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 9

Turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes to finish steaming.

Step 10

Fluff the rice gently with a fork, then stir in the toasted slivered almonds and fresh parsley.

Step 11

Serve warm as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1345.4 grams (1345.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1190

Total Fat 46.70g	60%
Saturated Fat 6.30g	32%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5019mg	218%
Total Carbohydrate 176.90g	64%
Dietary Fiber 12.70g	45%
Total Sugars 62.80g
Protein 24.50g	49%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 322mg	25%
Iron 8mg	46%
Potassium 1617mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.3%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 57.7%