Golden Pilaf with Apricots, Raisins and Almonds

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<p>Fragrant GOYA® <a data-id="7814" href="https://goya.com/en/products/basmati-rice" title="Basmati Rice">Basmati Rice</a> is a staple of Indian and Middle-Eastern cuisine. Here, it stars in this spiced Indian-inspired side dish. Accented with cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon and <a data-id="8085" href="https://goya.com/en/products/sazon-with-saffron" title="Saz&oacute;n with Saffron">Sazón GOYA® with Saffron</a>, this rice is highly seasoned and delicious. The best part? It’s foolproof! Simply sauté onions with the spices, add the rice, water, a splash of milk and dried fruit; in 15 minutes you’ll have a unique side dish that will be a welcome change of pace!</p>

Total Time

40m

Prep Time:15m

Yields:6 Servings

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Ingredients

½ cup

<p><span>slivered, blanched almonds</span></p>

½

<p><span>yellow onion, finely chopped (about ¾ cup)</span></p>

1 tsp.

<p><span>salt</span></p>

½ tsp.

<p><span>ground cardamom</span></p>

½ tsp.

<p><span>ground nutmeg</span></p>

1 box
(12 oz.)

2½ cups

<p><span>water</span></p>

½ cup

<p><span>whole milk</span></p>

½ cup

<p><span>dried apricots, finely chopped</span></p>

¼ cup

<p><span>raisins</span></p>

Directions

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Step 1

<p><span>Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add almonds; cook, stirring frequently, until light golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to small bowl; set aside.</span></p>

Step 2

<p><span>In same saucepan, stir in onions; cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add Sazón, salt, cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon. Cook, stirring, until spices are fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add rice; continue cooking until rice is completely coated and begins to toast, about 1 minute.</span></p>

Step 3

<p><span>Stir in water, milk, apricot and raisins; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium low. Simmer, covered, until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Fluff with fork; garnish with reserved almonds and serve.</span></p>

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