Moroccan Brown Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruit (Gluten Free)
A slightly sweet rice pilaf. So delicious!
Ingredients
- 1½ tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- ½ small red onion minced
- 1 stalk celery minced
- ¾ cup brown rice
- ½ teaspoon dried dill gf
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt more to taste
- ½ teaspoon turmeric gf
- ¼ teaspoon paprika gf
- ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice gf
- pinch of cinnamon gf
- 2⅛ cups vegetable broth, chicken broth or water gf
- ¼ cup golden raisins
- 4-5 Trader Joe's Dried Fruit Soft and Juicy Mandarins or dried apricots
- ⅛ cup parsley, flat leaf minced
- 2 tbsp toasted almonds or pistachios chopped, to top
- 1-2 Trader Joe's Dried Fruit Soft and Juicy Mandarins or dried apricots to top
- parsley, flat leaf sliced or minced, to top
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan. Saute the onion and celery until soft.
- Add the brown rice and stir to coat in the oil. Stir for a minute to brown the rice. Add the broth or water. Stir in the dill, salt, turmeric, paprika, allspice, and cinnamon. Add half of the golden raisins. Bring to a low simmer and cover.
- Continue to cook on a very low simmer for 35 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Add the remaining dried fruit and minced parsley. Cover and continue cooking for the remaining recommended cooking time for the rice you are using.
- Spoon into a serving bowl. Top with more dried fruit and almonds and a bit more parsley.
Notes
I hope you enjoy this rice dish! I love adding different spices and herbs to change a dish slightly. I love the flavors and colors of this one. Perfect to spice up any meal.