Cashew Rice Pilaf

Name: Cashew Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup diced carrots; 1 cup golden raisins; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon onion salt; 2 cups frozen peas; 1-1/2 cups cooked wild rice; 1 cup salted cashews; 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions, optional

Total Time Prep: 5 min. Cook: 35 min.

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This hearty dish will add pizazz to your plate with its beautiful blend of flavors and colors. I often serve it as a main course with salad and bread. —Tina Coburn, Tucson, Arizona

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup golden raisins
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon onion salt
2 cups frozen peas
1-1/2 cups cooked wild rice
1 cup salted cashews
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions, optional

Directions

In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat; add rice, onion, carrots and raisins. Cook and stir until onion is tender, 5-7 minutes. Add broth and onion salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in peas, wild rice and cashews; heat through. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 287 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 541mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.

This hearty dish will add pizazz to your plate with its beautiful blend of flavors and colors. I often serve it as a main course with salad and bread. —Tina Coburn, Tucson, Arizona

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