Macadamia And Pineapple Rice Pilaf

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup raisins (either dark or golden)
• 1/2 cup roasted macadamia nuts, preferably unsalted, chopped
• 1 -2 sage leaf, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped (or more, if you love cilantro!)
• 1 cup pineapple, diced

Recipe

• 1 preheat your oven to 375 degrees f.
• 2 in an oven-proof and flame-proof casserole, set over medium heat, melt the butter and add the rice. stir for a few seconds, until the butter coats the rice. add the garlic and stir for a few seconds (not long enough for the rice to change color).
• 3 add the red and yellow peppers and cook for a few seconds. add the stock and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. add the raisins, nuts, sage and salt. cover and place in the oven. bake for about 18 minutes.
• 4 remove from the oven and let rest for about 10 minutes. add the chopped cilantro and pineapple. season if necessary and serve.
• 5 note: if you use salted macadamia nuts, you won't have to add the salt in the recipe.