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Arroz Navideño [Recipe + Video] Christmas Rice with Raisins and Almonds
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 675 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Dominican
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.