Mediterranean Rice Pilaf with Pistachios and Golden Raisins

I usually make this Mediterranean pilaf whenever I want to change up our regular rice routine and my family loves it. It goes well with lamb or other meat dishes.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 22 mins
• Total Time: 37 mins
• Calories: 317 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
• ¼ cup golden raisins
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ¾ cup uncooked white rice
• 1 ¼ cups chicken broth
• ¼ cup chopped pistachio nuts
• salt
• ¼ cup finely chopped green onions

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and cook onion, turmeric, and cardamom, stirring constantly, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add rice and mix well.

Step 2

Pour chicken broth into the saucepan, stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 17 minutes.

Step 3

Toast pistachios in a dry skillet until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes; remove from skillet and coarsely chop.

Step 4

Place golden raisins in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak for 1 minute and drain well.

Step 5

Remove rice from heat and allow to stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Mix in pistachios, raisins, and green onions; season with salt.