Savory Pomegranate Rice Pilaf: A Middle Eastern Del

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1onion, finely chopped

  • 1cuplong-grain rice

  • 2 ¼cupshot vegetable broth

  • 4saffron threads

  • 1pinchground allspice

  • 3tablespoonsunsalted shelled pistachios

  • 1tablespoonbutter

  • 1largepomegranate, peeled and seeded

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add rice and toast until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in hot vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add saffron and allspice; reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, toast pistachios in a skillet over medium heat until nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside.

  3. Stir butter into cooked rice. Remove from the heat and mix in pistachios and pomegranate seeds. Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories376
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
13g
17%
Saturated Fat
3g
16%
Cholesterol
8mg
3%
Sodium
351mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
59g
21%
Dietary Fiber
3g
11%
Total Sugars
16g
Protein
7g
13%
Vitamin C
9mg
10%
Calcium
49mg
4%
Iron
3mg
16%
Potassium
385mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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