Apple and Almond Jasmine Pilaf
Jasmine rice takes on the bright sweetness of apple cider, golden raisins, and diced Granny Smith apple, balanced by apple cider vinegar, sweet onion, celery, and warm cinnamon. Toasted slivered almonds add a nutty finish to this lightly sweet pilaf, making it a fitting side dish for autumn dinners, holiday tables, or roasted main courses.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook33 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Apple and Almond Jasmine Pilaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 90
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine water, apple cider, and golden raisins in a pot. Bring to a boil, then add rice. Cook, stirring often, until most of the water is absorbed, about 17 minutes. Mix in white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon; continue cooking until rice is tender, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir apple, onion, and celery in the hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with white pepper, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in almonds; cook until starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 3
Fold apple and almond mixture into rice. Let stand until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 563.77 kcal High 28%
- Protein 8.82 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 117.22 g 43%
- Total Fat 8.46 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 0.9 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 33.42 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 6.78 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 50.03 g --
- Added Sugars 3.1 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 83.61 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.18 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 692.51 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 4.51 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 2.59 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Apple and Almond Jasmine Pilaf is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 48 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Almonds, Apple Cider, Apple Cider Vinegar, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 563.77 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Apple and Almond Jasmine Pilaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Almonds, Apple Cider, Apple Cider Vinegar, Brown Sugar, Celery. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Apple and Almond Jasmine Pilaf?
- About 48 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 33 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 563.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Apple and Almond Jasmine Pilaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Apple and Almond Jasmine Pilaf healthy?
- Apple and Almond Jasmine Pilaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 563.77 calories and 8.82 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 3.1 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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