Pilaf with Chickpeas, Dried Fruit, and Nuts

Name: Pilaf with Chickpeas, Dried Fruit, and Nuts
Yield: 6 to 8 Servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 large shallots, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cups basmati rice; 3/4 cup drained, rinsed canned chickpeas (from one 15-ounce can); 1/2 cup assorted dried fruit (such as brown raisins, golden raisins, and chopped apricots); 2 3/4 cups vegetable stock; 2/3 cup pine nuts or coarsely chopped pistachios; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Edible flowers (optional)

By Silvena Rowe

June 7, 2011

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