Middle Eastern Rice Pilaf with Pomegranate

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This Middle Eastern-style rice pilaf with pomegranate seeds and pistachios tastes great with grilled fish or meat, especially lamb. Make sure the rice doesn't get sticky — it's supposed to be light and fluffy.

Submitted by Afiyet_olson
Updated on July 9, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • 1 cup long-grain rice

  • 2 ¼ cups hot vegetable broth

  • 4 saffron threads

  • 1 pinch ground allspice

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted shelled pistachios

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 large pomegranate, peeled and seeded

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add rice and toast until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in hot vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add saffron and allspice; reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, toast pistachios in a skillet over medium heat until nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside.

  3. Stir butter into cooked rice. Remove from the heat and mix in pistachios and pomegranate seeds. Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

376 Calories
13g Fat
59g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 376
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 351mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 59g 21%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 385mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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