Craisin and almond pilaf

This low-kilojoule rice side dish pairs the sweetness of craisins with the crunch of flaked almonds.

Recipe «Craisin and almond pilaf» presented in category Recipes / Meat, to prepare this dish you will need no more 25 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 25g flaked almonds, 500ml Massel chicken style liquid stock, 200g Basmati rice, 75g craisins, 25g baby spinach leaves , Marinated chicken skewers , to serve .

Ingredients:

• 25g flaked almonds 
• 500ml Massel chicken style liquid stock 
• 200g Basmati rice 
• 75g craisins 
• 25g baby spinach leaves 
• Marinated chicken skewers , to serve 

Instructions

1. Heat a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the almonds and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until lightly toasted.
2. Bring the stock to the boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the rice. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is completely absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat. Add the craisins and set aside, covered, for 5 minutes or until craisins soften slightly. Add the spinach and gently toss until just combined.
3. Divide the pilaf among serving plates. Top with marinated chicken skewers and sprinkle with toasted almonds to serve.