Almond and Golden Raisin Rice Pilaf
Get creative with a spin on a favorite classic. I've added almonds and golden raisins to this brown rice pilaf recipe, and it does not disappoint.
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
- 2 shallots minced
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds
- ⅓ cup golden raisins
- 1 ½ cups brown rice rinsed
- 3 cups chicken broth can sub veggie broth
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- fresh parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium to large pot over medium heat. Stir in the shallots and cook until they just begin to soften, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in the almonds and raisins and cook for another couple minutes until the almonds begin to turn golden brown.
- Stir in the rice until it is well coated and the grains begin to turn translucent. Add in the broth and salt and bring to a boil. Cover with a tight-fitting lid, turn down the heat to low and cook until the rice is tender, anywhere from 25 to 45+ minutes depending on the type of rice you bought (quick-cooking vs. regular brown rice).
- Mix in the extra tablespoon of butter, season with more salt (and pepper) to taste (if desired), garnish with fresh parsley (if desired), and serve.
Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Can be vegetarian when using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
You can use store-bought chicken stock for this recipe, but in our house we always have some homemade stock in the freezer. If you’ve never tried it, you are missing out!
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Almond and Golden Raisin Rice Pilaf
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 580mg25%
Potassium 351mg10%
Carbohydrates 45g15%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 175IU4%
Vitamin C 9.2mg11%
Calcium 48mg5%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.