Savory Rice Pilaf with Lavender and Apricots

Name: Savory Rice Pilaf with Lavender and Apricots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 3 tbsp butter; 0.5 cup chopped onion; 1 cup thin sliced celery; 1 garlic clove; 1 cup rice; 2.5 cup chicken broth; 1 tbsp candied ginger; 2 tbsp dried lavender blossoms; 1 tsp salt; 0.25 cup currants; 0.5 cup snipped dried apricot; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 0.5 cup toasted almonds; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 2.5 tbsp chopped fresh spearmint

Gently simmered rice, lavender blossoms and snipped apricot, warmed with clove and ginger, a Moroccan pilaf.

35 min · Serves 4 · Medium

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min · 35 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Melt butter in medium saucepan; gradually add onion and celery; cook until wilted. Add garlic and rice; stir until thoroughly coated with butter.
2
Add broth, ginger, lavender and salt. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook without stirring until liquid is absorbed.
3
When rice is tender, stir in currants, apricots, and lemon juice. Remove from heat and let stand covered to soften fruits.
4
Add nuts and herbs and mix well. Serve immediately.