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Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Lemon Pistachio Rice Pilaf

Lemon Pistachio Rice Pilaf-

Bon Appetit recipe (with picture) that Valene served on August 2018 Bon Appetit - Really good!

  • 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 large shallots, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 8 tablespoons chopped unsalted pistachios
  • 1 14-ounce can (or more) low-salt chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons 1x1/8-inch strips lemon peel (yellow part only)

Recipe Preparation


  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté 3 minutes. Add rice and 2 tablespoons pistachios; stir 2 minutes. Stir in 1 can broth, lemon juice and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Mix in 4 tablespoons pistachios and 2 tablespoons lemon peel. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Spread rice out onto baking sheet; cool. Before continuing, drizzle with more broth and rewarm tightly covered with foil in 400°F oven until heated through, about 10 minutes. Transfer rice to bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons pistachios and 1/2 tablespoon lemon peel.
 

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