Nutty Egyptian-Style Rice
Egyptian-style rice is often served as a side dish with grilled meats or as a main dish with yogurt and salad.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Basmati rice
- 1 cup Mixed nuts (e.g. almonds, pistachios, cashews)
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 clove Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 4 cup Water
- 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
- 4 serving Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic cloves. Sauté until golden brown.
- Add mixed nuts, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Add the rinsed basmati rice and stir to combine with the nut mixture.
- Pour in water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.