Mixed Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruit and Nuts

Name: Mixed Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruit and Nuts
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters brown rice; 79 milliliters dried cranberries; 2 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil; 3 Tbsps chopped fresh cilantro; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon lime zest; 79 milliliters raisins; 79 milliliters shelled roasted, salted pistachios, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 large shallot, chopped; 177 milliliters grain white rice

Mixed Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruit and Nuts is a gluten free and vegan recipe with 6 servings. One portion of this dish contains roughly 4g of protein, 5g of fat, and a total of 244 calories. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up shallot, rice, roasted, and a few other things to make it today. It works well as a very affordable side dish. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 55 minutes.

Instructions

Cook brown rice according to package directions with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.

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Brown Rice

Salt

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Sauce Pan

Add shallot and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes or until shallot is translucent. Stir in cranberries, raisins, and coriander; cook, stirring often, 2 minutes.

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Cranberries

Coriander

Raisins

Shallot

Garlic

Add white rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute.

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White Rice

Stir in 1 1/2 cups water and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Increase heat to medium-high; bring to a boil, and stir. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 to 18 minutes or until water is absorbed.

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Water