Orange-Scented Rice Pilaf with Currants and Almonds

Serves 4 to 6
Time 50 min
Orange-Scented Rice Pilaf with Currants and Almonds

The sweet taste of oranges and dried currants complements the nutty-flavored brown rice and almonds in this pilaf. Citrus notes make it a perfect accompaniment to chicken or fish.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    1 tablespooncanola oil
    1/2yellow onion, finely chopped
    1 cupuncooked brown basmati rice or basmati-wild rice blend
    1 1/2 cupslow-sodium vegetable broth
    3/4 cup<a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/whole-trade.php">Whole Trade™</a> 365 Everyday Value® Organic Orange Juice
    2green onions, thinly sliced
    1/2 cupdried currants
    1/2 cupsliced almonds, toasted
    1/4 cupfinely chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
    1/4fine sea salt
    1/8ground black pepper

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Method

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. 


Add yellow onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. 


Stir in rice and cook, stirring often, until toasted, about 2 minutes. 


Add broth and orange juice and bring to a boil. 


Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 40 minutes.


Fluff rice with a fork, then add green onions, currants, almonds, cilantro and salt and pepper and fluff again.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

270

Total Fat

9g

Saturated Fat

1g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

420mg

Total Carbohydrate

46g

Dietary Fiber

4g

Total Sugars

14g

Protein

6g

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