Recipe

Rice Pilaf With Pistachios And Cranberries Recipe

	Mrspotatohead / All my dishes 1 year, 10 months ago Easy good side dish for 2 Prep:10m Cook:20m Servings:2	Mrspotatohe
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Ingredients

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1/4 teaspoon turmeric

1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom

1 1/2 tbsp butter

1/3 cup long-grain rice

2/3 cup chicken broth

2 tablespoons pistachio nuts, toasted lightly, cooled, and chopped (or use slivered almonds)

2 tablespoons dried cranberries (or golden raisins)

2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion

Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

In a saucepan cook the onion with the turmeric and the cardamom in 1 tablespoon of the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened.

Add the rice and cook it, stirring, until it is coated with the butter.

Add the broth, bring the liquid to a boil, covered, and simmer the mixture for apx 17-20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Stir in the pistachios, cranberries, green onion, remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter, and salt and pepper to taste.

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