Persian Jeweled Rice

Name: Persian Jeweled Rice
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp saffron threads; 2 Tbsp butter (or coconut oil); 1/4 tsp fennel seeds; 1.4 tsp cumin seeds; a rounded 1/8 tsp cinnamon; a rounded 1/8 tsp cardamom; a rounded 1/8 tsp allspice; 1 medium onion (diced); 1 1/2 cups basmati rice (rinsed well); 2 bay leaves; finely julienned rind of 1 lemon; 1/4 cup dried tart cherries; 1/4 cup dried Turkish apricots (diced); 1/4 cup dried figs (diced); 1/4 cup slivered almonds (toasted); 1/4 cup pistachios (toasted); seeds of 1 pomegranate for garnish

"Persian Jeweled Rice is a gluten free, vegan rice pilaf topped with colorful gem-like fruits and nuts ~ this popular wedding dish is gorgeous!..."

INGREDIENTS

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1/2 tsp saffron threads

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2 Tbsp butter (or coconut oil)

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1/4 tsp fennel seeds

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1.4 tsp cumin seeds

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a rounded 1/8 tsp cinnamon

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a rounded 1/8 tsp cardamom

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a rounded 1/8 tsp allspice

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1 medium onion (diced)

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1 1/2 cups basmati rice (rinsed well)

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2 bay leaves

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finely julienned rind of 1 lemon

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1/4 cup dried tart cherries

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1/4 cup dried Turkish apricots (diced)

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1/4 cup dried figs (diced)

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1/4 cup slivered almonds (toasted)

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1/4 cup pistachios (toasted)

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seeds of 1 pomegranate for garnish

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