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Carrot Raisin Pilaf

By: Lauretta Musser

"'The raisins in this colorful rice pilaf add a touch of natural sweetness, while almonds add fun crunch,' relates Lauretta Musser of Apollo, Pennsylvania. 'A hint of curry boosts the flavor, too.'"

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Prep Time:
5 Min

Cook Time:
25 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine
2 1/2 cups water
2 medium carrots, cut into 1 inch julienne strips
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

In a saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the water, carrots, rice, raisins, bouillon, curry powder, salt and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with almonds before serving.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (2/3 cup) equals 243 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 733 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fruit, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.