Cranberry and Almond Rice Pilaf
Fragrant jasmine rice is simmered until tender, then lifted with sweet-tart cranberries, fresh cilantro, and toasty slivered almonds for contrast and crunch. This Cranberry and Almond Rice Pilaf balances savory broth with bright, nutty notes, making it a festive side for holiday roasts or an elegant companion to weeknight chicken or fish.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cranberry and Almond Rice Pilaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 55
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir the onions in the hot oil until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the rice and cranberries until the rice is coated with oil and lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Pour in the chicken broth; season with kosher salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower the heat to low, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 22 minutes.
- 3
Take the skillet off the heat; stir in the green onions, almonds, and cilantro. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Calories 195.98 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 4.06 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 36.85 g 13%
- Total Fat 3.53 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.36 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 195.26 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 1.01 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 3.62 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 17.4 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.23 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 47.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 5.83 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.72 mg Low Source 2%
- 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 🌰
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cranberry and Almond Rice Pilaf is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Yellow Onion, Dried Cranberry, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 195.98 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cranberry and Almond Rice Pilaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Yellow Onion, Dried Cranberry, Fresh Cilantro, Green Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cranberry and Almond Rice Pilaf?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 195.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cranberry and Almond Rice Pilaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Cranberry and Almond Rice Pilaf healthy?
- Cranberry and Almond Rice Pilaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 195.98 calories and 4.06 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 195.26 mg (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts 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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