Sides

Dried Fruit and Nut Pilaf

A unique side featuring brown rice, sweet dried fruit, crunchy nuts, in a robust blend of spices.
Recipe by Michigan Harvest to Table™
Close up of a bowl of rice with dried cranberries and pecans. Bowl is setting on a deep pink placemat and is displayed with a small bowl of dried cranberries in the upper left corner.
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Cost per servingPer serving$0.47
Makes6 servings
Total timeTotal20 minutes
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Ingredients

Makes 6 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ cup onion chopped
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice chilled
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup 100% orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • ¾ cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, cherries, blueberries, or apricots) chopped
  • ⅓ cup peanuts, almonds, or cashews finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley torn, optional
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté about 3 minutes or until translucent.
  2. Add rice, turmeric, cinnamon, orange juice, and vinegar. Mix to combine. Reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add dried fruit, nuts, parsley, if using, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

1 serving is 0.5 cup
  • Sodium108mg
  • Calories209
  • Carbohydrates36g
  • Fiber2g
  • Fat7g
  • Protein4g
Serving: 0.5 cupCalories: 209calCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 108mgFiber: 2g
Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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