Cinnamon Spiced Rice Recipe Video
So for the first QuickBite of the New Year I thought I'd share a really interesting side dish that's a hit everytime I make it....Cinnamon Spiced Rice.
Now, I know cinnamon and rice don't sound like your conventional combination at first but trust me when I tell you, it's delicious! The flavors work really well together and it's a nice change of pace.
I like serving this right along with my Okra Bowl.
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time12 Min
Ready In22 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings2
SpecialityComplete Meal
Ingredients
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup of raisins
1 3/4 cup of chicken broth
1 cup of basmati rice
1 tbsp. cinnamon
¼ cup chopped cilantro
a pinch of cayenne pepper
1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
and some salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic for 2-3 minutes or until onions are beginning to turn translucent.
2. Add rice, raisins, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper. Give it all a stir before pouring in your chicken broth.
3. Turn heat to a high and bring rice mixture to a boil. Once it's reached boiling, reduce to a simmer, pop the lid on, and cook for 12 minutes.
4. Remove lid and fluff. Enjoy!
2. Add rice, raisins, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper. Give it all a stir before pouring in your chicken broth.
3. Turn heat to a high and bring rice mixture to a boil. Once it's reached boiling, reduce to a simmer, pop the lid on, and cook for 12 minutes.
4. Remove lid and fluff. Enjoy!