Persian Rice

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

3/4 cup finely chopped onion

1/2 cup uncooked long-grain parboiled rice (such as uncle ben's)

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

dash of ground nutmeg

1/2 cup no-salt-added chicken broth

1/2 cup orange juice

2 tablespoons golden raisins

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

3/4 cup diced apricot-glazed pork roast (about 4 ounces)

3 cups chopped fresh spinach

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted

Directions:

1. Cook onion in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until tender. Add rice, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg; cook over medium-high heat 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broth and next 5 ingredients (broth through pepper); bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat. Simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; add pork and spinach. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
2. Spoon 1 1/2 cups rice mixture onto individual plates; top each with 1 tablespoon parsley and 1 1/2 teaspoons almonds.

By RecipeOfHealth.com