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Pilaf With Currants
Almonds and currants add extra texture to a traditional side dish.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 tablespoons dried currants or chopped raisins
3 tablespoons chopped blanched almonds
½ red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup (140 g) uncooked long-grain white rice
½ cup (70 g) broken vermicelli (1-inch/2.5 cm pieces)
1 cup (250 ml) water
Details
Serves: 6
Method
Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet; sauté onion. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and cook about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff pilaf with a fork before serving.
VARIATION:- Pilaf Casserole: Add ½ cup cooked, chopped carrots and 1 cup cooked chopped chicken with other ingredients after sautéing onion.
Each serving contains:- Cal.197, Cal. from Fat 41, Protein 5g, Carb.34g, Total Fiber 2g, Total Fat 5g, Sat. Fat 1g, Chol.1mg, Sodium 23mg
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