CASHEW RAISIN RICE PILAF

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Very good low-fat rice pilaf. This dish is very good with poultry and pork dishes.

Provided by GRANNYLORETTA

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup margarine
1 ½ cups uncooked long grain white rice
1 chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup golden raisins
3 cups chicken broth
¾ cup uncooked wild rice
2 cups frozen green peas
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained
1 cup cashews
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the long grain rice, onion, carrot and raisins for 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pan and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan bring 1 1/2 cups salted water to a boil. Add wild rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • When the rice/raisin mixture is finished simmering (rice is cooked), stir in cooked wild rice, peas, pimentos and cashews and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 346.4 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

Ayangbade Taofeeq
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This rice pilaf is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and hearty, and it always makes me feel better when I'm sick.


Ehsan Ashraf
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I'm not a big fan of raisins, so I omitted them from this recipe. The rice pilaf was still very good.


Samara Gobin
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I made this rice pilaf for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Andreh Frehat
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I'm a college student on a budget, so I appreciate that this recipe is so affordable.


Rebecca Turner
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The rice pilaf was a little too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less chili powder next time.


Sp Sharma
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This rice pilaf is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet cashews and raisins.


Shrwan Chaudhary
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I doubled the recipe and it made enough rice pilaf for a party of 10.


S.R Sonaly Queen
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the chicken from this recipe. The rice pilaf was still very flavorful.


faxera shet
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The rice pilaf was a little too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more broth next time.


Qasim Tariq
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This rice pilaf is the perfect side dish for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


igwe abuchi
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I made this rice pilaf in my rice cooker and it turned out perfect.


Nomore Gondo
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I'm allergic to cashews, so I substituted chopped pecans. The rice pilaf was still delicious!


Gerishom Wainaina Nganga
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The rice pilaf was a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Shsh Hhsh
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I added some diced chicken and vegetables to make it a complete meal.


syed 21417
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I love how easy this rice pilaf is to make. I always have cashews and raisins on hand, so it's a great last-minute side dish.


Zona Ali
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This rice pilaf was a hit with my family! The cashews and raisins added a nice sweetness and crunch, and the spices gave it a lovely flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


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