Pilaf with Nuts and Dried Fruit

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Pilaf with Nuts and Dried Fruit is a fragrant, savory-sweet rice dish where long-grain rice is cooked in broth and studded with toasted nuts (like almonds or pistachios) and chewy dried fruits (such as raisins, apricots, or cranberries). It is a staple celebratory dish with roots in Central Asian, Middle Eastern, and South Asian cuisines, often served at weddings and festivals.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates for energy, with a moderate amount of healthy fats from the nuts and some protein. A typical serving provides a good mix of quick energy from the fruit and sustained energy from the rice and nuts, with a calorie range of approximately 350-450 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	400 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	62 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	380 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Magnesium	50 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Phosphorus	140 mg
Manganese	1.0 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Copper	0.3 mg
Selenium	12 µg

Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it symbolizes prosperity and hospitality, often featuring golden raisins to represent wealth. Nutritionally, the combination of nuts and dried fruit creates a complete amino acid profile when paired with the rice, and the dish is a notable source of antioxidants from the dried fruits.