Basmati Rice Pilaf with Raisins and Nuts

By MaryEllen

Ingredients

• 1 small diced onion
• 2 Tbs. Coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp. Saffron threads
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 Cup Basmati Rice
• 2 Cups Vegetable or Chicken stock
• 1/2 tsp. Sea salt
• fresh pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup Raisins
• 3 Tbs. Toasted almonds or Peanuts
• 3 scallions thinly Sliced

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil over medium heat in a sauce pan and sauté onions until soft, about 3 minutes.

Add Saffron, cinnamon and rice and stir to coat. Add broth and salt and pepper and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until all of the water is absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.

Add raisins nuts and scallions and remove from the heat and allow to sit covered for 10 minutes before serving.