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Fruited Rice Pilaf

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  • Servings:

    6 (189 g) as an appetizer
  • Prep Time:

    15 minutes
  • Cook Time:

    45 minutes

Ingredients

Whoever thought of putting rice and fruit together is a genius. This dish is a delicious accompaniment to a whole range of meals.
2 tsp. olive oil
1 1/2 cups brown rice
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups water
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup slivered almonds, chopped
Fruited Rice Pilaf

Directions

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat until hot. Saute rice and garlic until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
2. Stir in water, salt, and pepper. Cover, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender (20-25 minutes).

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings 6 (189 g)
Base Nutrients
Calories 339 kcal (17%)
Calories from Fat 50 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 6 g (8%)
Saturated Fat 1 g (4%)
Cholesterol 0 mg (0%)
Sodium 108 mg (5%)
Total Carbohydrates 70 g (23%)
Dietary Fiber 5 g (20%)
Protein 6 g (10%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C 2 mg (2%)
Minerals
Calcium 49 mg (4%)
Iron 2 mg (11%)
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