Fruited Rice Pilaf - 2 Guiding Stars
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Whoever thought of putting rice and fruit together is a genius. This dish is a delicious accompaniment to a whole range of meals.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1½ cups brown rice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 cups water
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped dried apricots
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds, chopped

Directions

  1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat until hot. Sauté 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).
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 340; Total Fat 5.5g (6% Daily Value); Saturated Fat 0.5g (3% DV); Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg (0% DV); Sodium 110mg (5% DV); Total Carbohydrate 70g (25% DV); Dietary Fiber 5g (18% DV); Total Sugars 27g; Includes 0g Added Sugars (0% DV); Protein 6g; Vitamin D 0% DV; Calcium 4% DV; Iron 10% DV; Potassium 15% DV; Manganese 70% DV; Copper 45% DV; Niacin 30% DV.
Recipe by Guiding Stars at https://guidingstars.com/recipes/fruited-rice-pilaf/
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