Lemon Pilaf With Raisins and Almonds

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 1
Aromatic and tangy vegan Lemon Pilaf recipe
in Rice

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup long-grain rice
1 onion , diced
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 cinnamon stick
6 cardamom pods
3 cloves
1 lemon , zest of
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
307
Sugar
8g
Fat
11g
Lemon Pilaf with Raisins and Almonds is a delicious and tangy vegan rice dish with slightly sweet and citrusy flavors. The dish has become popular not just in its place of origin but around the world. Lemon Pilaf can be found in different variations and with different ingredients that enhance its flavor. It is a perfect option for those who want to try something different from plain steamed rice. The raisins and almonds in the recipe make the dish more nutritious and add a crunchiness to it. The Lemon Pilaf recipe that we are presenting today is easy to prepare and requires some readily available ingredients.

Instructions

1.Rinse the rice and drain well.
2.Heat some oil in a saucepan and add onion. Sauté until onions are translucent.
3.Add garlic, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and lemon zest. Cook for 30 seconds.
4.Add in rice and stir. Cook for 2 minutes.
5.Pour chicken stock slowly and stir. Bring to a boil.
6.Reduce the heat to low, add raisins, and cover. Cook for 18 minutes.
7.Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
8.Fluff the rice with a fork and remove cinnamon stick and cardamom pods. Stir in almonds. Serve hot.

PROS

This vegan rice dish has a unique tangy and aromatic flavor with a hint of sweetness from raisins.

The recipe needs few basic ingredients and can be cooked easily within 30 minutes.
It is a perfect side dish to be served with roasted or grilled meat or vegetables.

CONS

The dish may be a bit dry if the recipe is not followed carefully.

It may not be suitable for people who do not like sweet and sour flavors in their food.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of carbohydrates. It is low in saturated fat and does not contain cholesterol.
Lemon zest in the recipe provides a good amount of vitamin C and antioxidants. Raisins and almonds offer dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals like Iron and Magnesium.

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