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Medjool Pilaf





Yields
Makes 4 servings



Total Time
45 mins

For a truly amazing side dish, try this rice pilaf as an accompaniment to chicken or pork. Medjool dates, onion, cumin and ginger really pump up the flavor.

 1/4 cup sliced almonds
 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 1/2 cup chopped onion
 3/4 cup Medjool dates (about 5 oz.)
 1 cup basmati rice
 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  About 1/2 teaspoon salt
 2 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth
 1/2 cup frozen petite peas
Step 1
1

In a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium heat, stir almonds often until golden, about 5 minutes. Pour from pan and reserve.

Step 2
2

Add butter and onion to pan. Stir occasionally until onion is limp, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, pit and chop 1/2 the dates. Cut remaining dates lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide slices; discard pits.

Step 3
3

Add rice to onion. Stir often until rice is opaque, about 4 minutes. Add cumin, ginger, and cardamom; stir 1 minute longer.

Step 4
4

Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, broth, and chopped dates. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender to bite, about 15 minutes.

Step 5
5

Stir in peas and cook just until they're hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour pilaf into a bowl and top decoratively with sliced dates and almonds. Add more salt to taste.

Step 6
6

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

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Amount per serving
Calories356
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.1g10%

Saturated Fat 2.1g11%
Cholesterol 7.8mg3%
Sodium 411mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 68g25%

Dietary Fiber 4.2g15%
Protein 12g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.