olive raisin rice
Lunch
Olive Raisin Rice
A Mediterranean-inspired rice dish combining briny olives and sweet raisins for a flavorful, unique side or vegetarian main course.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups uncooked long grain rice 4 beef bouillon cubes
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 medium green peppers, chopped
- 3 medium onions, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup water 3/4 cup raisins
- 3/4 cup sliced black olives 3 bay leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- In a large saucepan, combine the water, rice and bouillon. bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef, green peppers, onions and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add water, raisins, olives and bay leaves. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until heated through. Discard bay leaves. Stir in rice, salt and pepper.
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