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Pine Nut–Saffron Pilaf

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons butter
A handful of thin spaghetti, broken into small pieces
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
1 cup rice
2 cups chicken stock
A handful of golden raisins or sultanas

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the EVOO in a sauce pot over medium heat. Add the nuts and toast until lightly golden, then remove and reserve.

    Step 2

    Melt the butter in the pot, then add the broken pasta and toast to golden. Stir in the saffron and rice, then add the stock. Bring to a boil, stir in the raisins, then cover and simmer for 17 to 18 minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed and the pasta and rice are tender.

    Step 3

    Fluff the pilaf with a fork and stir in the reserved nuts. Serve immediately.

Rachael Ray's Look + Cook
TagsPilafPine NutNutRiceRice & GrainsSaffronHerbs & SpicesRaisinDried FruitFruitSideDinnerGluten FreeVegetarianEasyQuickWeeknight Meals30 Minutes or LessSimmerCookbooks
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