Delicious and flavorful Lebanese restaurant-style rice pilaf

This Lebanese restaurant rice pilaf recipe is a savory and aromatic dish that is perfect for special occasions or as a side for any meal. The combination of rice, vermicelli, nuts, and spices creates a dish that is both simple and elegant.

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1/2 cup vermicelli, broken into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds
• 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
• 1/4 cup chopped cashews
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth

Directions

1. In a large skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the vermicelli and cook until golden brown, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
3. Add the rice and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly toasted.
4. Stir in the nuts, cinnamon, cumin, and allspice, and season with salt and pepper.
5. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
6. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving, garnish with additional nuts if desired.

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