Pomegranate Rice
Pomegranate Rice might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 6 servings with 529 calories, 10g of protein, and 29g of fat each. Only If you have olive oil, shallots, chicken stock, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.
Instructions
Melt the butter* in a medium sauté pan over very low heat.
Add ½ cup of the rice, stirring to coat. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is a nut-brown colour.
Remove from heat.Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the shallots, ginger, cinnamon, and the remaining 1 ½ cups rice and sauté, stirring frequently, until the rice is golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Add the chicken stock and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 14 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes, or until all the liquid are absorbed.
Mix together the rices in a bowl, and fold in the pistachios and pomegranate seeds.
Serve immediately or at room temperature.