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Raisin Apple Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1/2 large onion diced
  • 1 Fuji or honeycrisp apple chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • Garnish optional
  • fresh thyme
  • fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Bring broth, apple juice Dijon, 1 tablespoon butter, salt, pepper, dried thyme, oregano, parsley ,bay leaf and rice to a boil in a large nonstick skillet.Reduce heat to low. Simmer 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from skillet and place in a bowl.
  2. To the now empty pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Increase heat to medium high and add onions and apples; saute for 5-7 minutes, or until onions and apples are tender. Add garlic and saute for 30 more seconds.
  3. Return rice to skillet along with raisins.Toss to evenly combine. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Garnish as desired.