Description
A festive rice dish perfect for Christmas gatherings. Flavorful, colorful, and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Heat olive oil in a pot. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in rice, cranberries, pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour in water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use vegetable or chicken broth instead of water.
- Add cooked chicken or sausage for a heartier dish.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: christmas rice festive holiday side dish vegetarian