Dried Apricot Pine Nut Pilaf |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Ingredients:
1 medium onion, chopped |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1 cup converted rice |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup water |
1 cup chicken broth |
1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped fine |
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted |
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan cook the onion in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is softened, add the rice, and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the salt, the water, and the broth, bring the liquid to a boil, and cook the mixture, covered, over low heat for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Add the apricots, fluff the rice with a fork, and let the mixture stand, covered, off the heat for 5 minutes. Stir in the pine nuts, the parsley, and pepper to taste. Serve the pilaf with pot roast, lamb, or poultry.
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