Spiced Rice Pilaf Recipe
Looking for a fun and flavorful side dish for your next holiday meal or dinner? This Spiced Rice Pilaf recipe is exactly what you need! Rice mixed with cinnamon, apples, raisins, allspice, onion, and more make one delicious rice dish that can be served on any occasion. I just love the mix of flavors in this dish, and it’s so easy to make too! All you need are a few things from your pantry. I love this rice pilaf dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holidays. It fits in perfectly with all the other side dishes on the table! But it’s just as good with some chicken or pork for a regular weeknight dinner. Try it as a side dish for this Pork Tenderloin with Honey & Herbs, Prime Rib Roast, Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb, or our Baked Fried Chicken!
Rice Pilaf with Apples & Raisins
The combination of ingredients and flavors in this rice pilaf dish is a little bit sweet, a little bit savory, a little bit “spicy” (spiced, not hot), and a whole lot of TASTY. It’s the perfect side dish for holidays because of that warm flavor from the cinnamon and allspice. I’ll definitely be making this next Thanksgiving! What’s in this spiced rice pilaf recipe?
Jasmine or Basmati Rice Gala or Granny Smith Apple Chicken Stock or Water Golden Raisins Ground Allspice Dried Thyme Ground Cinnamon Red Pepper Flakes Yellow Onion Butter Salt
How to Make Rice Pilaf with Apples & Raisins – Step by Step
This rice pilaf is just as easy to make as any rice dish. Add all the ingredients to a skillet and let it cook! This recipe will be ready in about 20-30 minutes to serve with your meal. How to Make Spiced Rice Pilaf: It’s such a simple recipe, and so darn good!
Easy Rice Dishes
Rice is a pantry staple, so it’s likely you always have some on hand. You can do so much with it, from sides to casseroles to full meals. Most dinners can benefit from an easy rice dish, and this spiced rice pilaf recipe is a delicious addition. Try some of the recipes below for more ideas on what to do with that rice in your pantry!
Easy Rice Dishes Rice is a pantry staple; here’s what you can do with it! Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole (Classic Green Rice Casserole) Continue Reading Mexican Rice Recipe (Cheesy & Easy Mexican Rice) Continue Reading Chicken and Rice Casserole (Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole) Continue Reading Slow Cooker Velveeta Broccoli Rice Casserole Continue Reading Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Continue Reading BLT Chicken and Rice Skillet Continue Reading
I hope you enjoy this rice pilaf with apples & raisins as much as I do. It’s such a comforting dish and tastes so good with pork, chicken, or beef.
If you like this recipe, be sure to try these other delicious side dishes:
Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes Crunchy Sweet Potato Casserole Caprese Farro Salad Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Wild Rice Sausage Stuffing
