Description
This delicious Rice Pilaf with Dried Cranberries and Slivered Almonds is a buttery, flavorful side dish perfect for holidays or any weekday meal. The combination of toasted almonds, sweet cranberries, and savory rice creates a satisfying dish that's easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup converted white rice
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced (reserve some tops for garnish)
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Toast Almonds: Add the slivered almonds to a skillet over medium heat and cook until they are lightly browned and toasted, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Rice and Onions: In the same skillet, melt the butter over low heat. Add the rice and sliced green onions, cooking until the rice is lightly browned, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Add Liquids and Simmer: Pour in the water and chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the toasted almonds and dried cranberries. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the pilaf with reserved green onion tops if desired. Serve hot as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable broth.
- Use low sodium chicken stock to reduce salt content if preferred.
- Be careful not to overcook the rice to maintain a fluffy texture.
- To add extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of salt or herbs like thyme while cooking.
- Can be prepared ahead and reheated gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 76 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 11 mg
