Apricot Almond Pilaf

Golden basmati rice studded with dried apricots and slivered almonds gets an exotic flavor from saffron and rose water in this company-worthy pilaf.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 289 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small carrot, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon rose water
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 0.25 cup slivered almonds
• 1.875 cups water
• 0.25 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
• 0.25 cup dried apricots, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and carrot until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in basmati rice and salt; cook and stir until rice is slightly opaque, about 3 minutes.

Step 2

Pour in water; stir to combine. Mix in saffron threads, rose water, apricots, and almonds; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice has absorbed the liquid, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow pilaf to stand covered for 10 more minutes. Stir before serving.