The perfect side dish for a dinner party or casual weeknight dinner. Full of flavor and color, this rice dish is inspired by traditional Middle Eastern flavors.
½cup POM POMS Fresh Pomegranate Arilsplus more for garnish
⅓cupsliced almondstoasted
Dressing
2tbspsPOM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice
2tbspsextra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
For the rice, heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion and allow to cook, stirring until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, cayenne (optional), salt and pepper. Allow to toast 30 seconds.
Add the rice and stir to combine. Add stock and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer, and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and leave covered for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the dressing: Whisk POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice and olive oil together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Fluff with a fork and stir in the dressing, dates, parsley, mint, and POM POMS Fresh Pomegranate Arils. Serve on a platter and sprinkle with extra POM POMS Fresh Pomegranate Arils and almonds.
Notes
The pomegranate juice dressing adds a burst of piquant flavor after the rice has cooked. It's not enough to make the rice soggy, just enough to flavor it.