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Spiced Brown Basmati Pilaf

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  
• 1 cup chopped onion
  
• 2 cups uncooked brown basmati rice
  
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
  
• 3 whole cloves
  
• 1 (3-inch) stick cinnamon
  
• 1 cup water
  
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans fat-free less-sodium chicken broth
  
• 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
  






Instructions



1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 10 minutes or until golden, stirring frequently. Add rice, raisins, cloves, and cinnamon; stir well. Stir in water, tomato paste, salt and broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Discard cloves and cinnamon stick. Sprinkle with pistachios.
   
   
2. Yield: 10 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup). 205 cal, 4.3g fat, 5.2g pro, 39.3g carb, 3g fiber, 0mg chol, 0.8mg iron, 392mg sod, 15mg calc.