Seven Spice Rice Pilaf

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
• 1/4 cup golden raisin
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon rose water (optional)

Recipe

• 1 add oil to a medium saucepan and allow to heat.
• 2 add in onion; stir/saute until tender.
• 3 add in uncooked rice, and the next 7 ingredients.
• 4 cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the rice is golden.
• 5 add in the vegetable broth and water.
• 6 bring to a boil; lower the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• 7 remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• 8 stir in chopped spinach, raisins, and almonds; adjust seasoning to taste--salt/pepper, etc --
• 9 sprinkle with rose water, if desired.