This post is sponsored by RiceSelect®. All comments and opinions are my own.
Look at that bowl of goodness above… with all that festive color, doesn’t it just scream holiday?!
That Pomegranate Pistachio Rice Pilaf is better know as Christmas Pilaf here at my house. It’s the ultimate combination of sweet and savory and had the most amazing texture. It pairs perfectly with ham, roast beef, turkey or even a rib roast… pretty much any protein that you love. I know, because I have served it with a variety of proteins over the years.
And, no matter what you pair it with, when you use RiceSelect®, you get great taste every time! That’s because RiceSelect products are designed for your signature taste.
It’s easy to raise your culinary experience when you choose the only rice, quinoa and pasta that were designed to be delicious. RiceSelect® offers a trustworthy and high-quality line of products that are essential for crafting unforgettable meals. And with a huge selection of products at your local Publix, you can get everything you need to add great taste to your table all season long!
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Clip your coupon and grab a few ingredients when you shop and add this festive and delicious dish to your holiday menu!
Pomegranate Pistachio Rice Pilaf (Christmas Pilaf)
Ingredients
- 2 cups RiceSelect® Jasmati ®Rice
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 shallot - chopped
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger - minced or grated
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios - toasted
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
Instructions
- Heat the broth in a large stock pot.
- Add the oil to a large skillet and heat over medium high heat.
- Add the uncooked rice and cook, stirring often until lightly browned.
- Add the shallot and cook and additional minute, until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook an additional minute. Remove from heat.
- Add the salt and black pepper to the rice and stir to combine.
- Carefully, pour the rice into the hot broth. Bring to a simmer, cover and reduce heat. Cook the rice for 15 minutes. DO NOT remove the lid or stir during this time.
- Remove the pan from the heat and allow to sit an additional 10 minutes, without removing the lid.
- After 10 minutes, remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Stir in the parsley, lemon zest, toasted pistachios and pomegranate arils.
- Serve and enjoy!
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