Mediterranean Rice Pilaf Recipe
This Mediterranean rice pilaf recipe is a lively blend of toasted basmati and orzo infused with dried fruit, nuts, feta and herbs.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup basmati rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock (or water)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 12 dried apricots chopped
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat and add almonds. Toast for 1 minute and add the orzo pasta. Toast both almonds and orzo, moving around pan until golden brown.
- Add the rice and chicken stock (or water), salt and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil, turn to low and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove lid and top pilaf with chopped apricots, parsley and feta cheese. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Fluff pilaf, taste for seasoning and serve warm with slices of lemon.
Nutrition
Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 862mg | Potassium: 793mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1560IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 3mg