Christmas Rice
Bring the magic of the holidays to your table with this festive Christmas Rice—packed with dried fruits, almonds, and champagne for a dish to remember!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped or grated
- 2 cups white rice washed and drained
- Salt to taste
- 3 cups champagne or sparkling wine
- 1 cup dried cranberries or white or black raisins
- 1 cup dried apricots chopped
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
- 1 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Heat a dry skillet over medium-low heat. Add the slivered almonds and stir frequently until they are golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside to cool.
- In a medium-sized pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the rice and season with salt. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, coating the rice in the oil.
- Pour in the champagne and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered until the liquid has almost evaporated, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the rice is tender. Turn off the heat.
- Gently fold in the raisins, dried apricots, chili peppers, parsley, and toasted almonds. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!
Notes
Please note number of calories is only a rough estimate