Spiced Pilaf

• 3/4 c. chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 c. chopped dates
• 8 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. allspice
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 1/2 c. long grain rice
• 2 1/2 c. beef stock or water
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 lb. lean ground lamb or beef
• 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 c. pine nuts
• 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
• 1 c. bread crumbs

1. Soak the bread crumbs in 1/2 cup of water for 5 minutes. Squeeze dry and place in a bowl.
2. Add meat, tomato paste, cumin and egg.
3. Mix together thoroughly.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. With damp hands, roll the meat into balls about the size of walnuts.

apricots, dates, olive oil, onion, allspice, garlic, long grain rice, beef stock, salt, pepper, lean ground lamb, tomato paste, ground cumin, egg, pine nuts, parsley, bread crumbs

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=871116 (may not work)