Rice With Pine Nuts and Pistachios

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 1

Rice With Pine Nuts and Pistachios - A Delicious Middle Eastern Dish

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

357

Sugar

0.8g

Fat

18.7g

This dish is inspired by traditional Middle Eastern rice with nuts and spices. It is a well-loved dish and easy to make, so it's perfect when you want to experiment with new flavors in your kitchen. Pine nuts and pistachios are combined together to give a crunchy texture when mixed into the mace spice. They are then sprinkled over the light and fluffy rice. The nutty combo of these spices give the dish a unique flavor that is sure to impress a wide variety of palates.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the rice in cold water for a few minutes before placing it in a pot.
2.	Add chicken stock and water to the pot, stirring to combine.
3.	Add 2 tablespoons of butter and the salt to the pot, stirring again.
4.	Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
5.	Cook the rice for 20-25 minutes until it is light and fluffy, then remove from heat.
6.	In a small pan, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
7.	Add the pine nuts and pistachios, stirring frequently until they are golden brown.
8.	Remove the nuts from the heat and add the ground mace.
9.	Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and transfer it to a serving dish.
10.	Drizzle the nuts and spice mix over the top of the rice and serve immediately.

PROS

This dish is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights.

The combo of nuts gives a delicious crunch to the rice, making it a unique and memorable dish.

It is vegetarian friendly and healthy.

CONS

This dish may not be to everyone’s taste as it is nutty and a little bit exotic.

As with any grain-based meal it can be heavy and can be higher in carbs.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Rice is a great source of carbohydrates, providing energy and helping with digestion due to its fiber content.
Pine nuts and pistachios give you many vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats that help promote heart health and may reduce inflammation.
Mace is abundant in antioxidants, which means it may help reduce oxidative stress and contribute to better skin and hair health.

	1 cup rice , uncooked
	1 cup chicken stock
	1 cup water
	3 tablespoons butter , divided
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/2 cup pine nuts
	1/4 cup pistachios , shelled and unsalted
	1/4 teaspoon ground mace ( optional )