Golden Spiced Rice Recipe

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Our Test Kitchen created this flavorful rice medley that’s sure to jazz up any entree. Golden raisins add sweetness to the blend of aromatic herbs.

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Golden Spiced Rice Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons chopped onion
1 teaspoon olive oil
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon each ground coriander, cinnamon and cumin
Dash ground nutmeg
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons chopped almonds

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in rice and spices. Add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until tender. Stir in raisins and almonds. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 264 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 528 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Golden Spiced Rice in Simple & Delicious March/April 2008