Nutted Rice Pilaf

Elevate your side dish game with this Nutted Rice Pilaf, a fragrant medley of toasted slivered almonds, buttery pine nuts, and perfectly tender long-grain rice. Infused with aromatic cinnamon, sautéed onions, and garlic, this recipe strikes a perfect balance of savory and subtly sweet flavors, especially with the optional addition of golden raisins. Simmered in flavorful chicken or vegetable broth, the rice turns fluffy and flavorful, while the nutty texture adds a satisfying crunch to every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy and versatile dish is perfect as a holiday side, a complement to roasted meats, or even a light vegetarian meal. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, this pilaf is as beautiful as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 0.25 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup optional golden raisins

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Drain thoroughly and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped onion to the saucepan and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

Step 5

Add the rinsed and drained rice to the saucepan. Toast the rice in the butter, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, then add the salt, ground black pepper, and ground cinnamon. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.

Step 8

Simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to ensure even steaming.

Step 9

While the rice cooks, toast the almonds and pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 10

Once the rice is cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, still covered, for 5 minutes to steam further.

Step 11

Fluff the rice gently with a fork and stir in the toasted almonds, pine nuts, and optional golden raisins if using.

Step 12

Sprinkle the dish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 13

Serve warm as a side dish or standalone dish and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	875.2 grams (875.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1010

Total Fat 60.20g	77%
Saturated Fat 16.80g	84%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 4100mg	178%
Total Carbohydrate 107.30g	39%
Dietary Fiber 7.70g	28%
Total Sugars 34.40g
Protein 21.00g	42%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 192mg	15%
Iron 7mg	37%
Potassium 1012mg	22%

*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: 51.4%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 40.7%