Arroz Navideño [Recipe + Video] Christmas Rice with Raisins and Almonds

Name: Arroz Navideño [Recipe + Video] Christmas Rice with Raisins and Almonds
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1½ cup slivered almonds; 3 cup rice; 6 cups vegetable broth; 2 teaspoons salt; 1½ cup raisins; 3 tablespoons minced parsley

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
675 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Dominican

Arroz Navideño [Recipe + Video] Christmas Rice with Raisins and Almonds

Oriana Walker

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Each family seems to have its own version of this traditional Christmas and New Year's Eve dinner. Rice with raisins and almonds is one of my favorite ways to make festive rice.

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Ingredients

Servings

3 tablespoons olive oil
1½ cup slivered almonds
3 cup rice
6 cups vegetable broth or homemade vegetable broth recipe [1.5 liter] boiling hot
2 teaspoons salt
1½ cup raisins and sultanas mixed
3 tablespoons minced parsley

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Instructions

1. Toasting almonds

Heat the oil over medium heat. Stir in the almonds and cook stirring until they turn a light golden color. Remove the almonds from the oil and set them aside.

2. Cooking rice

Add the raw, unrinsed rice to the heated oil, cook stirring until the grains are coated with oil, and turn a slightly yellow color. Pour in the vegetable broth, stir and salt to taste.Boil over medium flame, stirring often, until the liquid has almost all evaporated. Add the raisins and sultanas and stir to combine. Lower the heat, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir the rice and simmer covered for another 10 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.Uncover, fluff with a fork, and mix in the toasted almonds. Remove from the stove.

3. Serving

Place the rice in a serving platter and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 675kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 111g (37%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 1731mg (72%) Potassium 607mg (17%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 669IU (13%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 111mg (11%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 675 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	675kcal	34%
Carbohydrates	111g	37%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	21g	32%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	14g	70%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Sodium	1731mg	72%
Potassium	607mg	13%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	669IU	13%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	111mg	11%
Iron	3mg	17%