Rice Pilaf with Figs

Name: Rice Pilaf with Figs
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 pinch Pinch allspice; 2 Tbsps toasted almonds, chopped; 237 milliliters jasmine or basmati rice; 2 Tbsps dried currants; 6 fresh figs, stemmed and cut in half lengthwise; 1 Tbsp grapeseed oil; 1 onion, chopped; 9 servings Few grinds fresh black pepper; 1 pinch Pinch salt; 473 milliliters water

Rice Pilaf with Figs might be just the side dish you are searching for. This gluten free and vegan recipe serves 2. One portion of this dish contains about 11g of protein, 13g of fat, and a total of 634 calories. Head to the store and pick up salt, grapeseed oil, basmati rice, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 35 minutes.

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.

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Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in the rice and saute for 2 minutes, stirring a few times.

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Rice

Add the water, pepper, allspice, currants, salt, and figs. Stir gently.

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Bring the mixture to a boil, and then lower the heat. Cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. If the water cooks out of the rice too quickly, you can add a little more, and then re-cover until cooked.

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Uncover the rice and fluff with a fork, being careful not to mash the figs. Plate, top with chopped almonds, and serve.

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