Armenian Fruit and Nut Pilaf
Armenian Fruit and Nut Pilaf might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 406 calories, 9g of protein, and 15g of fat. This recipe serves 8. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. A mixture of fat-skimmed chicken broth, lemon juice, butter, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious.
Instructions
In a 5- to 6-quart pan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Break pasta into 1-inch lengths.
Add pasta and rice to butter and stir often until golden, about 8 minutes.
Add broth, allspice, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender to bite, 15 to 20 minutes; stir occasionally.
Meanwhile, in an 8- to 10-inch frying pan over medium heat, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
Add almonds and stir often until golden, about 5 minutes.
Add raisins and stir until they puff, about 2 minutes.
Stir peas, parsley, and lemon juice into rice. Cover and simmer until peas are hot, about 3 minutes.
Pour into a serving bowl and sprinkle with nut and raisin mixture.