Moroccan Pilaf

Ingredients

• olive oil
• whole almond
• onion
• carrot
• ground cinnamon
• long grain brown rice
• chicken broth
• dried currant
• orange, zest of
• cayenne pepper
• fresh chives
• salt
• pepper

Preparation

1. 1preheat oven to 375f
2. 2lightly oil a shallow 1 1 / 2 quart ovenproof casserole
3. 3heat the oil in a large skillet , and saute the almonds over medium heat until they are browned and fragrant , 3 minutes
4. 4stir in the onion , carrot , and cinnamon
5. 5cook 3 more minutes
6. 6add the rice and cook , stirring , until translucent , about 1 minute
7. 7stir in the broth , currants , orange zest , cayenne pepper , and salt and pepper to taste
8. 8bring to a boil
9. 9remove from the heat
10. 10transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole and bake , uncovered , until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender , about 45 minutes
11. 11sprinkle with chives , and serve
12. 12enjoy !