Ingredients for Lebanese Rice Pilaf
- Thin Spaghetti
- Clarified Butter
- Long Grain Rice
- 2 cups boiling water (or chicken broth)
- Salt
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- ground cinnamon (to taste)
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How to Make Lebanese Rice Pilaf
- Melt 2 tablespoons of clarified butter or olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 1 cup of long-grain rice and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted.
- Pour in 2 cups of boiling water (or chicken broth for added flavor).
- Stir well to combine, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover the saucepan tightly and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts and a light dusting of ground cinnamon.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
36 g
Sugar
1g
Fat
25g
Carbs
25g
