Basmati Rice with Apricots and Almonds Recipe
Aromatic basmati rice is flavored with the sweetness of almonds and apricots. The perfect side dish for a roast or grilled meats.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil Goya
- 2 tablespoon slivered almonds
- ¼ cup onion minced
- 1 cup Basmati rice Goya
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Sazon with saffron Goya
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ cup dried apricots cut into thin strips
- ¼ cup dates diced
Instructions
- In a pan heat the oil and quickly brown the almonds.
- Remove almonds from pan and set aside.
- Quickly add the onion and saute until translucent.
- Add the rice to the onions and turn over a few times until the rice is slightly golden.
- Add chicken broth, water, salt, Goya sazon, cardamom, apricots and dates.
- Turn down heat, cover and cook for about 15 minutes. Top with almonds.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 152mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 145IUVitamin C: 2.4mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.5mg
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