Rice with Fennel and Golden Raisins

Rice with Fennel and Golden Raisins
Rice with Fennel and Golden Raisins
Fennel and raisins are a classic combination, and they come together here with rice to make a gratifying side dish. Dried fennel seeds help boost the fresh vegetable's delicate anise flavor, while plump golden raisins thread the rice with sweetness.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
Mediterranean Rice Side Christmas Vegetarian Quick & Easy Dinner Raisin Fennel Healthy Vegan Christmas Eve Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup golden raisins
  • Carbohydrate 56 g(19%)
  • Fat 11 g(16%)
  • Fiber 3 g(12%)
  • Protein 5 g(9%)
  • Saturated Fat 2 g(8%)
  • Sodium 37 mg(2%)
  • Calories 334

Preparation Cook onion and fennel with raisins, fennel seeds, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in oil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add water and bring to a vigorous boil. Tightly cover and cook over low heat, undisturbed, until water is absorbed, about 22 minutes. Remove from heat. Remove lid and put a clean kitchen towel over pan, then replace lid. Let stand 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Preparation Cook onion and fennel with raisins, fennel seeds, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in oil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add water and bring to a vigorous boil. Tightly cover and cook over low heat, undisturbed, until water is absorbed, about 22 minutes. Remove from heat. Remove lid and put a clean kitchen towel over pan, then replace lid. Let stand 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.