Apricot-Almond Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup white wine

Directions

1. Rinse the rice in a sieve and set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
5. Stir in the apricots and almonds and cook for 1 minute.
6. Stir in the rice and salt and cook for 2 minutes.
7. Add the broth and wine and bring to a boil.
8. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
9. Remove the lid and fluff with a fork.
10. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Pilaf is a dish made by cooking rice in broth or stock.
• The addition of dried fruits and nuts to pilaf is a common practice in Mediterranean cuisine.
• The name “pilaf” is derived from the Persian word “pilaw”, which means “rice with oil”.