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Armenian Fruit and Nut Pilaf





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Makes 8 servings

From her Armenian mother and grandmother, Christine Vartanian Datian learned how to prepare this festive nut- and fruit-topped pilaf. This family favorite is in demand, especially during the holidays.

 5 tablespoons butter or margarine
 3 ounces dried angel hair pasta
 2 cups long-grain white rice
 1 quart fat-skimmed chicken broth
 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
 3/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds
 3/4 cup coarsely chopped golden raisins
 3/4 cup frozen petite peas
 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Step 1
1

In a 5- to 6-quart pan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Break pasta into 1-inch lengths. Add pasta and rice to butter and stir often until golden, about 8 minutes.

Step 2
2

Add broth, allspice, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender to bite, 15 to 20 minutes; stir occasionally.

Step 3
3

Meanwhile, in an 8- to 10-inch frying pan over medium heat, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add almonds and stir often until golden, about 5 minutes. Add raisins and stir until they puff, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 4
4

Stir peas, parsley, and lemon juice into rice. Cover and simmer until peas are hot, about 3 minutes. Pour into a serving bowl and sprinkle with nut and raisin mixture.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories415
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g18%

Saturated Fat 5.2g26%
Cholesterol 19mg7%
Sodium 141mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 61g23%

Dietary Fiber 3.9g14%
Protein 12g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.