Rice Pilaf With Golden Raisins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup finely chopped onions
• 1 cup converted rice
• 4 tablespoons golden raisins
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped coriander or parsley

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    267 calories; 6 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 48 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 15 milligrams cholesterol; 7 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Melt one tablespoon butter in a small heavy saucepan, add the onions and cook, stirring until wilted.
2. Add rice, raisins, cumin, water, bay leaf and salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring. Cover pan tightly and simmer 17 minutes.
3. Discard bay leaf. Add coriander and remaining butter. With a fork, distribute butter through the rice. Keep covered in a warm place until ready to serve.

30 minutes