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Greek Rice-Pilafi

Our Greek rice-pilafi is a delicious side dish with pine nuts, chestnuts, and cranberries that complements your main course.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 666 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek

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

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, soak the dried cranberries in the rum for 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 340°F / 170°C.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Transfer the pinenuts to a plate with a slotted spoon. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and saute the onion until soft and fragrant. 
  6. 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.
  7. Add the broth, season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper, and bring to a boil.
  8. Cover the pot for 25 minutes. Remove the rice from the oven and leave it covered for 5-10 minutes to continue cooking. 
  9. 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.
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  • Nutritional Info – Please remember that the nutritional information provided is only estimated and can vary based on the products used.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.