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Nut and Currant Pilaf
Recipe

Prep Time:

10 min

Cook Time:

30 min

Total Time:

40 min

Servings:

4

Ingredients

How To Make it:

1.

In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Add allspice and cinnamon; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add rice pilaf mix; cook 30 seconds, stirring occasionally.

2.

Add water, contents of Spice Sack and currants; bring to a boil.

3.

Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 minutes.

4.

Stir in almonds and pinenuts. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Salt to taste, if desired.

Near East® Rice Pilaf Mix

How To Make it:

1.

In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Add allspice and cinnamon; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add rice pilaf mix; cook 30 seconds, stirring occasionally.

2.

Add water, contents of Spice Sack and currants; bring to a boil.

3.

Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 minutes.

4.

Stir in almonds and pinenuts. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Salt to taste, if desired.