Rice Pilaf with Raisins and Veggies

This savory rice dish is dotted with sweet golden raisins for a light fruity flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 268 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 4 green onions, white and green parts separated and sliced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 large onion, diced
• 1.5 cups uncooked white rice
• 0.5 cup golden raisins

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring chicken broth to boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat; continue simmering while preparing remaining ingredients.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir celery, onion, green onion white portions, garlic, curry powder, and salt in the hot oil until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a bowl.

Step 3

Cook and stir rice in the same skillet until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Stir toasted rice into boiling chicken broth. Reduce heat to medium-low; continue simmering until rice is tender and broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Step 5

Remove rice from heat and stir in raisins, green onion tops, and celery mixture until well blended.