Rice & Noodles with Fruit and Nuts

Olivia

5 from 1 vote

White rice and noodles with almonds, raisins, cranberries, and dates is a lightly sweet, savory dish made with simple pantry ingredients.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 -6

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 253

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 cup white rice long-grain
½ cup thin noodles vermicelli or broken spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
¼ cup white onion finely diced
¼ cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons chopped dates
2 cups water or vegetable broth
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
Pinch of cinnamon or allspice Optional
Black pepper Optional

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Equipment

5 Quart Pot

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Cooking Instructions

Toast the Noodles
Heat olive oil or butter in a pot over medium heat.
Add noodles and cook, stirring, until lightly golden.
Add Onion & Almonds
Add diced onion and sliced almonds.
Cook 3–4 minutes, until onion softens and almonds begin to toast.
Add Rice & Fruit
Stir in rice, raisins, cranberries, and dates.
Mix gently to coat everything with oil.
Simmer
Add water or broth and salt.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
Cover and cook 15–18 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.
Rest & Fluff
Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes.
Fluff gently with a fork and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 49mgPotassium: 184mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg

Notes

More savory: reduce dried fruit slightly

More festive: add toasted pine nuts

Grow-it-yourself: onions are easy to grow and store

Serve with: roasted vegetables, salads, or stuffed vegetables

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