Jeweled Rice

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 cup of onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup dates, chopped(or currants)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • Zest of one medium orange
  • Juice of one medium orange(about 1/3 of a cup)
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups basmati rice, washed
  • 3 1/2 cups of water
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Preparation

  1. Heat oil over medium heat in a medium nonstick pot and saute onion until golden.
  2. Add turmeric, salt, nuts and dried fruits and stir. Cook about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add rice, water, zest and orange juice, stir, and bring to a boil, uncovered. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover with lid.
  4. For plain rice: cook 15 minutes, let rest 10 minutes and fluff with fork. For the crispy tahdig: let it cook 35 to 45 min. for a golden crust.
  5. Flip the pot onto a plate to reveal a jeweled rice and crunchy bottom. Sprinkle with fresh herbs.

Categories

  • Side Dish
  • MHealthy

Nutrition Information

Serving Size
3/4 cup
Serves
8
Calories
337.00
Total Fat (g)
11.10
Saturated Fat (g)
1.10
Sodium (mg)
331.00
Total Carbohydrates (g)
53.30
Dietary Fiber (g)
3.00
Protein (g)
7.70