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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.
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Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Keyword:
easy rice dish, how to cook basmati, rice with saffron
Prep Time:
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
30
minutes
minutes
Servings:
8
Calories:
140
kcal
Author:
Analida Braeger
Ingredients
1
Tbsp
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Goya
2
Tbsp
slivered almonds
¼
cup
onion
minced
1
cup
Basmati rice
Goya
1
cup
chicken broth
½
cup
water
½
tsp
Kosher salt
1
tsp
Sazon with saffron
Goya
¼
tsp
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:
140
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
25
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
3
g
|
Sodium:
300
mg
|
Potassium:
152
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
145
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2.4
mg
|
Calcium:
19
mg
|
Iron:
0.5
mg