Spiced Pilaf

Ingredients

• 3/4 c. chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 c. chopped dates
• 8 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. allspice
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 1/2 c. long grain rice
• 2 1/2 c. beef stock or water
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 lb. lean ground lamb or beef
• 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 c. pine nuts
• 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
• 1 c. bread crumbs