Moroccan Spiced Rice

Description

Serve with grilled flank steak. Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon curry powder
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cups cooked rice
• ¾ cup chopped dates or raisins
• ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, lemon peel, salt, pepper, curry powder, turmeric and cinnamon. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until onion is tender.
2. Stir in rice, dates and almonds. Stir well to blend; cook until thoroughly heated.