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Middle Eastern Rice Pilaf with Pomegranate

Middle Eastern Rice Pilaf with Pomegranate

Cost $8, save $5

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  • 35 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 🧅 1 onion, finely chopped
    • 1 cup long-grain rice
    • 2 ¼ cups hot vegetable broth
    • 4 saffron threads
    • 1 pinch ground allspice
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted shelled pistachios
    • 🧈 1 tablespoon butter
    • 🍈 1 large pomegranate, peeled and seeded
    • 🧂 Salt and freshly ground black pepper

STEPS

1

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

2

Add rice and toast until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in hot vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add saffron and allspice; reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.

3

Meanwhile, toast pistachios in a skillet over medium heat until nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside.

4

Stir butter into cooked rice. Remove from the heat and mix in pistachios and pomegranate seeds. Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

376

Calories

  • 7
    Protein
  • 59
    Carbs
  • 13
    Fats

💡 Make sure the rice doesn't get sticky — it's supposed to be light and fluffy.For additional flavor, you can sprinkle a little more allspice or cinnamon on top before serving.Pair this dish with grilled lamb or fish for a complete meal.