Recipes Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf Cranberry and Almond Rice Pilaf 4.7 (59) 43 Reviews 5 Photos I've been making this cranberry rice dish for years. It's different from typical rice pilaf dishes in that the cranberries add the sweetness and tartness you don't expect in a savory dish. Oh, and it's super hard to fumble. Submitted by BOGINIA2 Updated on March 23, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 5 5 5 5 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil ¾ cup chopped onions 1 ½ cups uncooked jasmine rice ½ cup dried cranberries 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste ground black pepper to taste 2 green onions, chopped (Optional) ¼ cup slivered almonds 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Directions Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir onions in hot oil until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice and cranberries until rice is coated with oil and lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Pour in chicken broth; season with kosher salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 22 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat; stir in green onions, almonds, and cilantro. Adjust seasoning if needed. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 213 Calories 4g Fat 39g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 213 % Daily Value * Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 1g 3% Cholesterol 2mg 1% Sodium 285mg 12% Total Carbohydrate 39g 14% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 6g Protein 5g 10% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Calcium 27mg 2% Iron 2mg 9% Potassium 102mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved