Moroccan Brown Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruit (Gluten Free)
A slightly sweet rice pilaf. So delicious!
Servings 4servings
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 50 minutesmins
Ingredients
1½tbspolive oilextra virgin
½smallred onionminced
1stalkceleryminced
¾cupbrown rice
½teaspoondried dillgf
½teaspoonKosher saltmore to taste
½teaspoonturmericgf
¼teaspoonpaprikagf
⅛teaspoonground allspicegf
pinchof cinnamongf
2⅛cupsvegetable broth, chicken broth or watergf
¼cupgolden raisins
4-5Trader Joe's Dried Fruit Soft and Juicy Mandarins or dried apricots
⅛cupparsley, flat leafminced
2tbsptoasted almonds or pistachioschopped, to top
1-2 Trader Joe's Dried Fruit Soft and Juicy Mandarins or dried apricotsto top
parsley, flat leafsliced 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.