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Dutch Oven Cashew Rice Pilaf

If you are getting bored of the usual side of rice, why not consider making a pot of this Cashew Rice Pilaf? It’s loaded with nutritional vegetables, tons of flavor, and can be paired with so many different dishes or even enjoyed as a meal on its own with sausage or bits of crispy bacon added!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Course: Dutch Oven Sides
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup butter cubed
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 1-1/2 cups cooked wild rice
  • 1 cup salted cashews
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions optional

Method
 

  1. In a Dutch oven, sauté the long grain rice, onion, carrots and raisins in butter until onion is tender. Add the broth and onion salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 20 minutes. Stir in peas, wild rice and cashews; heat through. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.