Lemon Dill Basmati with Cranberries, Pistachios and Goat Cheese
With colorful bursts of flavor, this citrus salad is perfect for a weeknight meal or pair it with succulent grilled chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Minute® Instant Basmati Rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp shallot, diced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 medium lemon
- 2 tbsp goat cheese crumbles
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Instructions
Bright citrus flavors combined with tart dried cranberries, crunchy pistachios, and creamy goat cheese, perfectly accented with fresh dill – a stand-alone dish, also fabulous paired with grilled chicken.
Step 1
Heat rice according to package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in pan on medium heat, add shallots and sauté for 1 minute, add cranberries and heat for an additional minute.
Step 3
Add pistachios, rice, salt and fresh dill. Mix well until heated through.
Step 4
Squeeze fresh lemon over rice and serve garnished with goat cheese, lemon slices, and dill on top.
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