Greek Rice-Pilafi
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Greek Rice-Pilafi
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Our Greek rice-pilafi is a delicious side dish with pine nuts, chestnuts, and cranberries that complements your main course.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup rum
- ½ cup pine nuts
- ½ cup butter total, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 cup parboiled rice
- ½ cup chestnuts precooked, cut in half
- 1-2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 cups broth chicken or vegetable
- sea salt
- freshly ground pepper
For serving-optional
- parsley leaves roughly chopped
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Instructions
- In a bowl, soak the dried cranberries in the rum for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 340°F / 170°C.
- Heat one tablespoon of butter in an oven-proof pot over medium-high heat. Add the pinenuts and toast for a couple of minutes while stirring continuously.
- Heat one tablespoon of butter in an oven-proof pot over medium-high heat. Add the pinenuts and toast for a couple of minutes while stirring continuously.
- Transfer the pinenuts to a plate with a slotted spoon. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and saute the onion until soft and fragrant.
- Add the rice and sauté for another 30 seconds, stirring. Add the pinenuts, chestnuts, the cranberries, and the rum, and continue sauteing for 1-2 minutes until the alcohol evaporates.
- Add the broth, season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper, and bring to a boil.
- Cover the pot for 25 minutes. Remove the rice from the oven and leave it covered for 5-10 minutes to continue cooking.
- Open the pan, add the remaining butter, and mix gently until incorporated. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.Serve immediately or cover with aluminum foil until serving.
Notes
- If an oven-proof skillet is unavailable, cook the pilafi on the stovetop using the same method principles. Check it often if you need to adjust the cooking time or liquids.
- Nutritional Info – Please remember that the nutritional information provided is only estimated and can vary based on the products used.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
666kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
678mg
(28%)
Potassium
542mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
972IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 666 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 666kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 678mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 542mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 972IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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