Rice Pilaf with Apples & Raisins

Name: Rice Pilaf with Apples & Raisins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Indian Recipes, Italian Recipes, Italian Side Dishes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice; 1-1/2 cups water; 1/4 cup chopped dried apples; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

I love making bulgar pilaf with apricots. So glad I tried it with dried apples and golden raisins! —Elizabeth Dumont, Madison, Mississippi

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 cup chopped dried apples
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes.
Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 15-20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 277 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 599mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as BULGAR PILAF WITH APPLES & GOLDEN RAISINS in Taste of Home February/March 2016

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Tsutsuji

Dec 1, 2016

Delicious! I used a fresh granny smith apple because dried wasn't available, and added it as per the recipe.
kimspacc

Jan 23, 2016

I substituted instant rice and added the other ingredients during cooking. Very good.