Description
A festive rice pilaf with cranberries, perfect for holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add rice and toast lightly for 2 minutes.
- Pour in water, salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork and stir in cranberries and almonds.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for a tangier taste.
- Substitute almonds with walnuts if preferred.
- Serve warm for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg