Moroccan mince and rice - Moroccan mince and rice recipe

The Lebanese Recipes Kitchen invites you to try Moroccan mince and rice recipe. Enjoy Arabic Food and learn how to make super easy and tasty Moroccan mince and rice dish.

Ingredients (serves 4)

1 cup basmati rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
500g lamb mince
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1 tablespoon Middle Eastern seasoning (see note)
2 tablespoons chopped raisins
2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots
2/3 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Method

1. Cook rice following packet directions. Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add mince. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up mince, for 6 to 8 minutes or until browned. Add pine nuts and almonds. Cook, stirring, for 4 minutes or until golden.
2. Add seasoning, raisins and apricots. Cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add rice, parsley and lemon juice. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes
Middle Eastern seasoning is a mix of cumin, garlic, onion, turmeric, paprika, coriander, parsley, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. Use it for grilled meats, roasted vegetables and rice or couscous dishes.