Almonds and Pistachio Pilaf Almonds are a healthy whole food option to enrich your diet with protein and fiber. Almonds also offer heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, potassium, calcium, phosphorous and iron. Mix in with pistachio nuts and your favorite rice, and try this delicious Almonds and Pistachio Pilaf recipe! Ingredients: 1/2 cup pistachios, roughly chopped 1/2 cup almonds, sliced 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1 cup green onion, sliced 1 cup carrot, shredded 2/3 cup celery, finely diced 2 Tbs. olive oil 1 Tbs. garlic, minced 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. ground coriander 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom 2 cups basmati rice 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock 1/4 cup soy sauce or Bragg Liquid Aminos 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/3 cup freshly chopped cilantro 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley Directions: In large non-stick saucepan, place the pistachios, almonds, and sunflower seeds. Cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes or until lightly toasted. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. In the same saucepan, sauté the green onion, carrot, and celery in the olive oil for 3 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic, cumin, coriander, and cardamom, and sauté an additional 1-2 minutes. Add the uncooked basmati rice, stir well to thoroughly combine, and cook an additional 2 minutes while stirring constantly. Add the vegetable stock, soy sauce, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam After 5 minutes, remove the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and stir in the reserved nuts, cilantro, and parsley. Transfer to a bowl for serving.
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