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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yields
12 servings
Courtesy of the Ain family.
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ingredients
2
cups quick-cooking jasmine or brown rice
4
cups chicken or vegetable broth
1
Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2
large onions, sliced
3
cloves garlic, minced
2
Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2
Tbsp sugar
1
cup dried cranberries or diced dried apricots
1
cup slivered almonds, toasted
Salt and pepper
Fresh chopped parsley or chives
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directions
Step 1
In large pot, bring rice and broth to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for about 10 minutes or until rice is tender; set aside.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and cook onions and garlic for about 12 minutes or until golden. Stir in vinegar and sugar; cook, stirring for 5 minutes or until glazed and very soft.
Step 3
Stir onions, cranberries, and almonds into rice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley to serve.