Cranberry and Almond Rice Pilaf

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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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Remove the skillet from heat; stir in green onions, almonds, and cilantro. Adjust seasoning if needed.