Rice Pilaf with Spiced Caramelized Onions, Orange, Cherry & Pistachio

Ingredients

• ¾ cup sweetened dried tart cherries
• 1-½ cups long-grain white rice
• ¾ cup shelled pistachios, toasted and roughly chopped (3.5 oz.)
• 1-½ tsp. kosher salt; more as needed
• ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp. ground allspice
• 4 Tbs. unsalted butter
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 1 orange, zest finely grated (about 2-½ tsp.) and juiced (about 6 Tbs.)
  • 3 medium onions: 2 sliced (about 3 cups); 1 small diced (about 1-¼ cups)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch ground cloves

In a 12-inch heavy-based skillet, melt 2 Tbs. of the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, reduce the heat to medium low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes. Add the allspice, cinnamon, and cloves, and stir well. Reduce the heat to low ...

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