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Yellow rice with raisins and pistachios and green herbs in a black bowl. More dry ingredients are scattered around it.
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Mediterranean Rice Pilaf

This easy Mediterranean Rice Pilaf is packed with flavors and aromas that will knock the socks off of your taste buds! Featuring raisins, pistachio nuts, and a variety of fresh herbs and spices, it is delicious and fluffy.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Mediterranean, Nut-free, Soy-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 316kcal
Author Nandi Barta

Ingredients

  • 6 oz Basmati rice
  • 1 Onion (medium)
  • 2 clove Garlic
  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 oz Raisins
  • 1 ½ oz Olives
  • 1 ½ cup Veggie broth
  • 1 oz Pistachio nuts
  • 2 Tbsp Freshly chopped cilantro
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper

Instructions

  • Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic. Wash and chop fresh cilantro.
  • In a medium-sized pot, heat up olive oil to medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Add turmeric, cumin, cinnamon and raisins. Stir well and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add basmati rice. Stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes. Now add veggie broth. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring it to boil and then reduce to the heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid and continue to cook for 10 minutes. Occasionally give it a stir so it does not burn.
  • When rice is cooked add olives, crushes pistachios and chopped cilantro. Stir well.