Medjool Pilaf

Medjool Pilaf
Medjool Pilaf might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 8g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 373 calories. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. A mixture of ground cardamom, onion, butter, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

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In a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium heat, stir almonds often until golden, about 5 minutes.
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Pour from pan and reserve.
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Add butter and onion to pan. Stir occasionally until onion is limp, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, pit and chop 1/2 the dates.
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Cut remaining dates lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide slices; discard pits.
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Add rice to onion. Stir often until rice is opaque, about 4 minutes.
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Add cumin, ginger, and cardamom; stir 1 minute longer.
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Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, broth, and chopped dates. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender to bite, about 15 minutes.
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Stir in peas and cook just until they're hot, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Pour pilaf into a bowl and top decoratively with sliced dates and almonds.
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Add more salt to taste.
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Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score6
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