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Fragrant Carrot And Raisin Basmati Rice

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Jewish
Keyword: Pareve, Vegan, Rosh Hashana
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 Cups
Calories: 535kcal
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 4 cups freshly shredded carrots
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 1 1/2 cups white basmati rice

Topping:

  • 5 tablespoons raw slivered almonds
  • 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  • In a 3 qt sauté pan, heat oil and cook onions at medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add shredded carrots and continue cooking at medium-low heat for about 7 minutes.
  • Add water, salt and raisins and bring to a boil.
  • Add rice and stir well. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • In a separate skillet, slivered almonds in 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable oil until golden brown, 3-5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Uncover the rice and quickly and gently fluff it up with a fork. Put the lid back on and let it sit, off the heat, for 10 minutes.
  • Top with almonds before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 979mg | Potassium: 846mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 21384IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 2mg