Deluxe Rice Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. dates, dried
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. olive oil
1/3 c. slivered almonds
1/2 c. onions, chopped
3/4 c. long grain rice
1/4 c. orzo
1 c. water
1 c. orange juice
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 1/2 Tbsp. crushed dried mint
1 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Soak dates
in
water
for 30 minutes.
Pour off excess and set
aside.
Saute almonds in olive oil until light brown. Remove. Add onion and cook until soft.
Add rice and orzo and saute.
Add water,
juice, bouillon cubes, mint and cinnamon. Bring to
a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
Stir in dates and almonds.
Cover and
let
stand 5 minutes.
Serves 4 to 6.