Nut and Currant Pilaf
- Recipe Yield : 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1-1/2 cups chopped onions
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- One 6.09-ounce package NEAR EAST Rice Pilaf Mix
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 1/3 cup currants or raisins
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup pinenuts, toasted
- Salt (optional)
Preparation Steps
- In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Add allspice and cinnamon; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add rice pilaf mix; cook 30 seconds, stirring occasionally.
- Add water, contents of Spice Sack and currants; bring to a boil.
- Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 minutes.
- Stir in almonds and pinenuts. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Salt to taste, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 350, Calories from Fat: 135, Total Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 650mg, Total Carbohydrate: 49g, Dietary Fiber: 3g, Protein: 9g, Vitamin A: 1%, Vitamin C: 9%, Calcium: 9%, Iron: 12%
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