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Ingredients
- 1/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1Â 1/2 c. Rice, brown,long grain
- 1 pch Saffron strands, opt
- 1/2 c. Apricots, dry,snipped into slivers
- 1/2 x Cinnamon stick
- 8 x Cloves
- 4 x Cardamom pods, lightly crushed Salt & pepper
- 3 c. -Water
- 2 x Onions, peeled & sliced
- 1/3 c. Raisins
- 1/2 c. Pine nuts,or possibly slivered almonds
- Â Â Mint sprig
Directions
- Heat half the oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add in the rice and saute/fry for 5 min, stirring gently. Add in the saffron, if using, the apricots, spices, 1 tsp. salt and the water. Bring to a boil, then cover tightly and leave to cook over very gentle heat for 45 min. Then turn off the heat and leave covered. Saute/fry the onion in the remaining oil for 10 min, till softened and lightly browned. Add in to the rice, together with the raisins and nuts. Check the seasonings and stir lightly with a fork.
- Garnish with a mint sprig to serve.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 118g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 358 | |
| Calories from Fat 143 | 40% |
| Total Fat 16.53g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 1.99g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 310mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 48.94g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.3g | 11% |
| Sugars 8.65g | 6% |
| Protein 5.71g | 9% |
