Recipes Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf Middle Eastern Rice Pilaf with Pomegranate 5.0 (4) 3 Reviews 2 Photos This Middle Eastern-style rice pilaf with pomegranate seeds and pistachios tastes great with grilled fish or meat, especially lamb. Make sure the rice doesn't get sticky — it's supposed to be light and fluffy. Submitted by Afiyet_olson Updated on July 9, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 2 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 cup long-grain rice 2 ¼ cups hot vegetable broth 4 saffron threads 1 pinch ground allspice 3 tablespoons unsalted shelled pistachios 1 tablespoon butter 1 large pomegranate, peeled and seeded salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add rice and toast until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in hot vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add saffron and allspice; reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, toast pistachios in a skillet over medium heat until nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside. Stir butter into cooked rice. Remove from the heat and mix in pistachios and pomegranate seeds. Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 376 Calories 13g Fat 59g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 376 % Daily Value * Total Fat 13g 17% Saturated Fat 3g 16% Cholesterol 8mg 3% Sodium 351mg 15% Total Carbohydrate 59g 21% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 16g Protein 7g 13% Vitamin C 9mg 10% Calcium 49mg 4% Iron 3mg 16% Potassium 385mg 8% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.