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Moroccan Pilaf




Source of Recipe


Healthy Meals in Minutes, 1995


Recipe Introduction


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List of Ingredients




2 teaspoons margarine

1 medium yellow onion (about 1 cup)

1 clove garlic, minced

2-1/2 cups water

1 cup white rice

1/2 cup orzo

1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds (optional)

1/4 cup golden raisins

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin


Recipe



1. In a medium saucepan, melt margarine over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add water and bring mixture to a boil.

2. Stir in rice, orzo, almonds, raisins, salt, ginger, and cumin. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until liquid is almost absorbed, about 30 minutes.

3. Place pilaf on a serving plate. Fluff pilaf lightly with a fork. Serve immediately.

Serves 4
Calories 273
Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 289 mg