Rice Pilaf with Apples & Raisins

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
I love making bulgar pilaf with apricots. So glad I tried it with dried apples and golden raisins! —Elizabeth Dumont, Madison, Mississippi

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup chopped dried apples
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes.
  2. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 15-20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 277 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 599mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

I love making bulgar pilaf with apricots. So glad I tried it with dried apples and golden raisins! —Elizabeth Dumont, Madison, Mississippi
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