Rice Pilaf with Raisins and Veggies
Description
This savory rice dish is dotted with sweet golden raisins for a light fruity flavor.
Ingredients
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3 cups chicken broth
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 stalks celery, chopped
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1/2 large onion, diced
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4 green onions, white and green parts separated and sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon curry powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
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1/2 cup golden raisins
Directions
1
Bring chicken broth to boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat; continue simmering while preparing remaining ingredients.
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir celery, onion, green onion white portions, garlic, curry powder, and salt in the hot oil until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a bowl.
3
Cook and stir rice in the same skillet until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
4
Stir toasted rice into boiling chicken broth. Reduce heat to medium-low; continue simmering until rice is tender and broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
5
Remove rice from heat and stir in raisins, green onion tops, and celery mixture until well blended.