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Pomegranate Pistachio Rice Pilaf (Christmas Pilaf)

Michelle
Servings 12

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!