Cranberry and Raisin Rice Pilaf

Fragrant, slightly sweet, and delicious, cranberry and raisin rice pilaf.
It’s studded with dried cranberries and raisins and super fragrant from sweet saffron. This saffron rice will be a hit all around!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
3 tablespoons avocado oil
1 cup onions, thinly sliced
3-4 small tomato
1 cup carrots, chopped
1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
2-3 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries (or dried cherries)
1/2 cup raisin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon garlic
salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon saffron (soaked in 2 tablespoons hot water for 10 minutes)

DIRECTIONS
Heat oil in a skillet.
Add onion, carrot, celery, and red pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes. or until tender.
Add tomato, rice, saffron, turmeric and stir in water, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Immediately lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook until all of the liquid is absorbed and rice cooked. Remove from heat.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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