MOROCCAN PILAF

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Make and share this Moroccan Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup whole almond, blanched
1 small onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup long grain brown rice (or white)
3 cups chicken broth (or stock)
1/3 cup dried currant (or raisins)
1 minced orange, zest of
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375*F. Lightly oil a shallow 1 1/2 quart ovenproof casserole.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet, and saute the almonds over medium heat until they are browned and fragrant, 3 minutes. Stir in the onion, carrot, and cinnamon. Cook 3 more minutes.
  • Add the rice and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the broth, currants, orange zest, cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole and bake, uncovered, until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle with chives, and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.3, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 575.8, Carbohydrate 51.4, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 11, Protein 10.8

Dre Leber
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This pilaf is a perfect dish for a special occasion.


Nabeel Lali
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I love the smell of this pilaf cooking. It fills the whole house with a warm and inviting aroma.


Sujon Mia
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This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover chicken or lamb.


jebon Hasan
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This pilaf is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week.


Ajayi Victoria
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I like to serve this pilaf with a dollop of yogurt on top.


Ssenyondo Joseph
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This pilaf is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


SUNNY VAI
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The saffron gives this pilaf a beautiful golden color.


Younes Adam
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I love the nutty flavor of the almonds in this pilaf.


Emmanuel Daudi
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This pilaf is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and delicious.


Tasnimul Tabib
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I'm a beginner cook, and this recipe was easy to follow. The pilaf turned out great!


Jimmy Castillo
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This pilaf is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors.


Joe Duff
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I've been making this pilaf for years, and it's always a hit. My family loves it!


Marisol T
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This is my go-to recipe for pilaf. It's always perfect.


sihle mkhaliphi
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I made this pilaf for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Davut Turan
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This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have a bag of rice in my freezer, so I can make this dish whenever I want.


Bimala Chaulagain
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I love the versatility of this recipe. I've made it with different types of meat and vegetables, and it's always delicious.


Zhamae Taylor Hardy
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This pilaf is the perfect dish for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jinx Bartholomew
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I'm not a big fan of raisins, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The raisins added a nice sweetness to the dish, and they paired perfectly with the savory spices.


Ram Charhan
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This Moroccan pilaf was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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