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Middle Eastern Rice Pilaf with Pomegranate

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Middle Eastern Rice Pilaf with Pomegranate

This Middle Eastern-style rice pilaf with pomegranate seeds and pistachios tastes great with grilled fish or meat, especially lamb. Make sure the rice doesn't get sticky — it's supposed to be light and fluffy.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • 1 cup long-grain rice

  • 2 ¼ cups hot vegetable broth

  • 4 saffron threads

  • 1 pinch ground allspice

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted shelled pistachios

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 large pomegranate, peeled and seeded

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper