Best Rice Pilaf With Toasted Almonds And Peas Recipes

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RICE PILAF WITH TOASTED ALMONDS



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Simple last-minute touches like toasted nuts will liven up your side dishes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1 small minced onion
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup long-grain rice
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
  • Add coriander; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Add rice; cook, stirring, until edges are transparent, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in 1 can chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cover; simmer over low heat until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
  • Stir parsley into rice. Sprinkle with almonds, and serve.

ALMOND RICE PILAF



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This tasty rice pilaf dish features slivered almonds. Cooking rice via the pilaf method brings out nutty, toasty flavors, and it's less sticky, too.

Provided by Danilo Alfaro

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoon butter
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 tablespoon finely diced onion
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 1/2 cups chicken stock or broth
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt, to taste
2 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F.​
  • Heat a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, then add butter. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring stock or broth to a boil.​
  • When butter gets foamy, add diced onion and almonds and sauté until onion is slightly translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes.​
  • Add uncooked rice and sauté, stirring constantly, for about a minute, or until rice is fully coated with the melted butter.​
  • Add hot stock or broth, bring back to a boil, then add bay leaf. Cover and place entire pot in the oven. Tip: Check seasoning of cooking liquid and make any necessary adjustments before pot goes into oven.​
  • Cook rice in oven for 18 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. If after 18 minutes, there's still liquid in the pot or rice is still too moist, re-cover and return pot to oven for another 2 to 4 minutes.​
  • Remove pot from oven and gently fluff rice with a wooden fork. Remove bay leaf and discard. Then place a paper towel across top of pot, replace lid, and let rice stand for 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 255 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 13 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

RICE PILAF WITH PEAS AND ALMONDS



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This pilaf is good with beef stew, seared salmon, or bacon -- or try it with our Slow-Cooker Chicken Mole.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, minced
1 cup long-grain white rice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 dried bay leaf
1 3/4 cups hot water
3/4 cup frozen peas
3 tablespoons chopped almonds

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until softened, 3 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until fragrant and toasted, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add bay leaf and hot water. Bring to a boil over high; reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 minutes. Add peas and almonds. Cover and cook until peas are warm and water is absorbed, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

EASY RICE PILAF WITH PEAS AND CARROTS



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Rice pilaf with fluffy basmati rice, warming spices, and aromatics is a delicious way to take plain ol' rice to the next level! Perfect for busy weeknights as it comes together in just 30 minutes!

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups basmati rice
Extra virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, (finely chopped)
2 garlic cloves, (minced)
1 cup frozen peas
2 to 3 carrots, (peeled and chopped)
Kosher salt
½ teaspoon coriander
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ cup walnut halves, (toasted)
¼ cup pine nuts, (toasted)
¼ cup sliced almonds, (toasted)
¼ cup dried fruit, (such as raisins or chopped dried apricots)

Steps:

  • Wash the rice very well a few times until the water is clear. You can let it soak in water for about 10 minutes or so while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
  • In a large heavy pan with a lid, heat 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, tossing regularly until softened. Add the peas and carrots. Season with a good pinch of kosher salt. Add the spices and mix to combine. Cook for another 5 minutes or so, tossing regularly until the carrots have softened.
  • Drain the rice well and add it to the pan. Toss around to make sure the rice is well-coated with the spices. Pour in 2 ¼ cup of water. And season well with a big dash of kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the rice is cooked through and has absorbed all the liquid.
  • Allow the rice about 5 to 10 minutes to rest before serving.
  • Serve with the nuts and raisins on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.4 kcal, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Protein 6.6 g, Fat 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 18.1 mg, Fiber 3.4 g, Sugar 2.8 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RICE PILAF WITH PEAS AND PINE NUTS



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Categories     Nut     Rice     Side     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Pine Nut     Pea     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup long-grain white rice
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 cups canned chicken broth
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Add rice and turmeric and stir 1 minute. Mix in broth. Cover and simmer over low heat until rice is almost tender, about 15 minutes. Add peas, cover and continue simmering until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.

RICE PILAF WITH PISTACHIOS AND ALMONDS



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This dish is inspired by a number of Persian rice pilafs, but it's simpler, and calls for much less butter than an authentic Persian pilaf. There are sweet and tart flavors at play here, especially if you use barberries, but apricots also have a tart edge to them. Rose water makes the pilaf wonderfully fragrant.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     side dish

Time 35m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup basmati rice or purple jasmine rice
2 cups water or stock (chicken or vegetable)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, unsalted butter or ghee
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (optional)
Salt to taste
2 teaspoons rose water
1/4 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped (30 grams)
1/4 cup almonds, blanched, skinned and coarsely chopped (35 grams)
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 cup barberries or chopped dried apricots, soaked in warm water for 1/2 hour and drained

Steps:

  • Place rice in a bowl in the sink and rinse several times with water, or soak for 30 minutes to an hour. Drain.
  • Heat water or stock to a bare simmer in a saucepan or in microwave.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil, butter or ghee in a wide, heavy skillet or saucepan over medium heat and add onion and salt to taste. Cook, stirring, until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes, and add rice. Cook, stirring, until the grains of rice are separate, dry and beginning to crackle. Add hot water or stock, rose water and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Uncover rice and place a clean towel over the top of the pan (it should not be touching the rice). Replace lid and allow to sit for 10 minutes, undisturbed.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining tablespoon of oil, butter or ghee over medium heat in a medium frying pan or saucepan and add the nuts. Cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, and add spices and barberries or dried apricots. Continue to cook for another minute, until the spices smell fragrant, and remove from the heat. Immediately scrape over the rice.
  • Pile the pilaf onto a platter or into a wide bowl and toss to incorporate the nut and spice mixture. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 343, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 463 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MUSHROOMS & PEAS RICE PILAF



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Anything can be in a rice pilaf. Adding peas and baby portobello mushrooms gives it a springlike burst of color and a variety of textures. -Stacy Mullens, Gresham, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (6.6 ounces) rice pilaf mix with toasted almonds
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen peas
1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms

Steps:

  • Prepare pilaf according to package directions., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add peas and mushrooms; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RICE PILAF WITH TOASTED ALMONDS



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Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 small onion, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see page 365)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Add coriander; season with salt and pepper. Add rice; cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
  • Stir in broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover; simmer until rice is tender and has absorbed all liquid, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in parsley; sprinkle with almonds and serve.

SAFFRON RICE PILAF WITH TOASTED ALMONDS



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This is a rice pilaf recipe that I make all the time. I started making it to avoid the sodium and preservatives in the boxed versions of rice pilaf. This recipe is healthy and the ingredients are inexpensive. It's one of my husband's favorite!

Provided by Jennigator3

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 26m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup white rice
1/3 cup vermicelli, broken into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 pinch saffron
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1 teaspoon seasoning salt

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan on medium-low heat, toast almonds until they turn a golden-brown color. Remove from saucepan and set aside.
  • In the same saucepan on medium heat, melt butter.
  • Add vermicelli noodles and brown for 1 minute.
  • Add rice and brown for 1-2 additional minutes being careful not to burn noodles or rice.
  • Add seasoned salt, saffron, toasted almonds and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Cover saucepan and reduce heat to lowest setting. Cook covered for 16 minutes.
  • Remove lid and fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.9, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 401.2, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.5, Protein 5.6

CRANBERRY AND ALMOND RICE PILAF



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I've been making this dish for years - it's different from typical rice pilaf dishes in that the cranberries add the sweetness and the tartness that you don't expect in a savory dish. Oh, and it's super hard to fumble.

Provided by BOGINIA2

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ cup chopped onions
½ cup dried cranberries
1 ½ cups uncooked jasmine rice
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir cranberries and jasmine rice into onion until rice is coated with oil and rice is lightly toasted, about 5 minutes more.
  • Pour chicken broth into skillet and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Bring rice mixture to a boil over high heat, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 22 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat; stir green onions, cilantro, and almonds into rice mixture. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 285.2 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

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