PERSIAN CRANBERRY RICE PILAF
Fragrant, slightly sweet, and delicious, Persian cranberry rice pilaf. This rice pilaf is perfect to serve as a side for Thanksgiving. It's studded with dried cranberries and pistachio and super fragrant from sweet saffron. This saffron rice will be a hit all around!
Provided by Marzia
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wash the basmati rice thoroughly and soak in water for 30 minutes. If you've got the time soak for up to 2 hours. The longer you soak, the more tender the rice.
- Heat the ghee or butter over medium heat in a 10-inch skillet. Add the onions and sauté them for 3 -4 minutes until they turn translucent. Add the turmeric, sumac powder, cranberries, and salt. Allow the cranberries to cook for 1 minute, then add the sugar, along with 2 tablespoons of water so the onions and cranberries can soak up the sugar. Allow to cook for 3 minutes or until the cranberries soak up all the liquid, turn off the stove and remove from heat.
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil (see notes). Drain the rice and add to the boiling water and cook on medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until al dente. Drain the rice and rinse under cool running water to stop cooking; drain. Pour the tablespoon of olive oil into the base of the same pot. Add the rice and pour the saffron water over the rice evenly. Top with the cranberry mixture and the pistachios. Wrap the lid of the pot with a thin kitchen towel and cover the pot. This helps build steam to help cook the rice through. Cook the rice on high for 3 minutes, then turn the heat down to super-low and continue to cook for 10 more minutes. Turn off heat and let the rice sit for 5 minutes. Serve warm.
CRANBERRY RICE PILAF
Steps:
- In a small saute pan over medium heat, add orzo and toss and cook for five minutes until it is nicely browned. Remove to a plate to cool.
- Use same pan over medium heat and add almonds and cook for three minutes tossing often until they are lightly browned. Remove to a plate to cool and pick out any that browned too much.
- In a 3-quart sauce pan that has a tight-fitting lid, add butter and oil over medium high heat.
- Once melted, add onions, celery and garlic and saute for four minutes.
- Lower heat to medium, add the raw white rice and stir into the onion celery mixture. Cook for two minutes stirring often then add the thyme, pepper, zest, cranberries and the browned orzo and stir and cook for one minute.
- Add the stock, orange juice and minced parsley stems and bring to a boil. Then reduce to low, cover and cook fifteen minutes. (I leave my pan half off the heat to make sure the rice does not stick if the liquid evaporates too quickly)
- After 15 minutes, remove cover, fluff with a fork and stir in the chopped parsley leaves and reserved almonds.
- Fluff again, taste for seasoning and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Sugar 18.6 g, Sodium 141.2 mg, Fat 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 7.1 g, Cholesterol 14.1 mg
RICE PILAF WITH CRANBERRIES
The perfect side dish to poultry and seafood this rice pilaf is super easy to make! With tons of sweet flavor from the cranberries your family will want this rice side dish again and again.
Provided by Lauren Schmidt
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small pot that has a lid melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion to melted butter and sauté 1-2 minutes.
- Add rice, bay leaf, chicken bouillon base to the onions. Sauté 2-3 minutes spreading out the chicken base and slightly toasting the rice.
- Add water and cover. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook covered 10 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat, remove the bay leaf from the rice. Gently stir in the cranberries and parsley into the rice, serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 35 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 9 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1/4 of the final dish, Sodium 187 milligrams sodium, Sugar 10 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat
CRANBERRY-WALNUT RICE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the butter over medium heat in a saucepot. Add the orzo and toast until golden. Stir in the rice, add the stock and cranberries. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook until tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Fluff the rice and combine with walnuts and scallions to serve.
CRANBERRY RICE PILAF
Tangy and tart cranberries and apples pair with nutty, wild rice to bring out festive flavors in Cranberry Rice Pilaf. The easy rice recipe is the perfect side dish for any of your fall and Christmas dinner!
Provided by Deanne Frieders - This Farm Girl Cooks
Categories Side Dish
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Add chicken broth and wild rice blend to a medium saucepan. Turn heat to medium high until the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low, add the lid and simmer for 45 minutes. Do not remove the lid during cooking time.
- While the rice cooks, add butter to a large 12" skillet over medium heat. Add the stick of butter to a large 12" skillet and turn on the heat to medium. Add the diced shallots and cook for 3 minutes until translucent.
- Add the diced apples, cranberries and pecans and turn off the heat. Stir gently to combine.
- Once the rice has cooked, stir the rice into the skillet and mix. Sprinkle with the fresh herbs and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 6 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 514 grams sodium, Sugar 19 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat
PINE NUT AND CRANBERRY RICE PILAF
Juicy cranberries and crunchy pine nuts easily dress up rice in this special side dish. The subtle flavors make it an appropriate accompaniment to many entrees.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 4-5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter and oil until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. , Add the broth, mushrooms, cranberries, garlic powder, curry powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. , Remove from the heat. Stir in parsley; sprinkle with pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CRANBERRY WILD RICE PILAF
This tender side dish is perfect for the holidays or any time you want to add a special touch. Dried cranberries, currants and almonds serve up color and texture. My co-workers all make this rice pilaf for their families. -Pat Gardetta, Osage Beach, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a saucepan, combine wild rice and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in barley, currants and butter. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , Bake, covered, until wild rice and barley are tender, 50-60 minutes. Stir in almonds and cranberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges
RICE PILAF WITH CRANBERRIES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cook 1 1/4 cups wild rice blend in chicken broth with 1/2 cinnamon stick, as the label directs. Cook 1/2 minced onion in a skillet with 3 tablespoons butter, 5 minutes. Add 1/3 cup sliced almonds and cook 2 minutes. Add 1/3 cup dried cranberries and cook 2 more minutes. Toss with the rice. Top with chopped parsley.
ALMOND CRANBERRY RICE PILAF
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the almonds and cook, stirring constantly, until golden and nutty smelling, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and reserve.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the saucepan and add the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and cranberries and cook, stirring, until well coated, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, 1 1/2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste, and increase the heat to medium-high. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 18 minutes. Take off the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in half of the reserved almonds and the parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with the remaining toasted almonds.
NUTTY BROWN RICE PILAF
The pine nuts add the nutty flavour while the raisins bring a sweetness to the rice. I found this recipe in Canadian Living and it has become a staple. I wasn't a fan of brown rice until now. Try different brands as they do make a difference in texture and flavour, and the time for cooking can vary. Be careful when adding the pinch of cinnamon that a pinch is all you add or the flavour can be overpowering. Great as left overs.
Provided by heather in Ont
Categories Brown Rice
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper and cinnamon, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until softened.
- Add rice; cook, stirring for 1 minute.
- Add stock, currants and lemon rind; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 50 - 60 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Let stand, covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with fork and sprinkle with pine nuts and onions.
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