Spiced Rice Pilaf

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 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 cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can vegetable broth or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
• 1/4 cup golden raisin
• 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
• 1/2 teaspoon rose water (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in large saucepan, cook onion in olive oil until tender. stir in rice and spices. cook, stirring constantly, until rice begins to turn golden.
• 2 pour in broth and water. bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. do not lift lid while cooking.
• 3 remove from heat and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes undisturbed.
• 4 then add the chopped spinach, raisins, and almonds, stirring, and fluffing with a fork. sprinkle with rose water, and fluff a little bit more, if desired.