Seven Spice Rice Pilaf

Name: Seven Spice Rice Pilaf
Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup long grain rice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can vegetable broth; 1/4 cup water; 1 cup chopped fresh spinach; 1/4 cup golden raisin; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon rose water (optional)

16 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/3 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup long grain rice
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can vegetable broth
1/4 cup water
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1/4 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon rose water (optional)

Directions

1

Add oil to a medium saucepan and allow to heat.
2

Add in onion; stir/saute until tender.
3

Add in uncooked rice, and the next 7 ingredients.
4

Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the rice is golden.
5

Add in the vegetable broth and water.
6

Bring to a boil; lower the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
7

Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
8

Stir in chopped spinach, raisins, and almonds; adjust seasoning to taste--salt/pepper, etc --
9

Sprinkle with rose water, if desired.