Golden Currant Pilaf with Cinnamon

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
• 2 cups homemade chicken broth or canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup dried currants
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1/4 cup packed chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Saute the onion in the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the rice; cook 1 minute. Stir in the broth, currants, turmeric, cinnamon, and salt (if desired).
2. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; cover and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 Servings (1/2 cup each)

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes