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Pilaf Extraordinaire

Yields8 Servings

Ingredients
 ¼ cup unsalted butter or margarine, divided
 1 ½ cups uncooked rice
 ½ tsp salt
 1 pinch of saffron, crumbled
 of pepper
 2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef consomme
 ¼ cup water
 1 medium onion
 1 cup California raisins
Procedure
1

Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in heavy skillet. Add rice; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Add seasonings, consomme and water. Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until rice is tender.

2

Meanwhile, thinly slice onion and sauté in remaining 2 tablespoons butter until soft and tender; set aside. Stir raisins into hot cooked rice; let stand 5 minutes before serving. Mound rice on serving platter and garnish with sautéed onions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 220Calories from Fat 24
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g10%

Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 660mg28%
Potassium 290mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 1g
Protein 4g8%

Calcium 22%
Iron 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.