Moroccan Rice Pilaf
Transport your taste buds to North Africa with this fragrant and flavorful Moroccan Rice Pilaf, a delightful side dish or light main course that’s brimming with warmth and texture. Featuring long-grain rice, infused with the aromatic spices of cinnamon, cumin, and turmeric, this dish is a perfect blend of savory and subtly sweet elements. Tender diced carrots, plump golden raisins, and crunchy toasted almonds add vibrant color and texture, while fresh parsley provides a bright finish. Simmered in chicken or vegetable broth for maximum flavor, this one-pot wonder is both easy to prepare and irresistibly satisfying. Ready in just 45 minutes and ideal for pairing with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or a hearty salad, this Moroccan-inspired rice dish is a must-try addition to your culinary repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups long-grain rice (e.g., Basmati or Jasmine)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced
- 0.5 cups golden raisins
- 0.25 cups slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, ground turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.
Add the rinsed and drained rice to the pan, stirring well to coat the grains in the spice mixture.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice cook for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, add the diced carrot and golden raisins. Cover again and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
Turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes to finish steaming.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork, then stir in the toasted slivered almonds and fresh parsley.
Serve warm as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
296 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.5 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1149 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 403 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
