Brown Rice Pilaf with Raisins and Apples
3 cups water ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
1½ cups brown rice 2 tbsp. olive or canola oil
½ cup raisins 2 apples,cored and diced
1 tbsp. sugar ¼ cup nuts,chopped
In a medium saucepan,bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer until the rice is tender,about 45 to 60 minutes. If there is excess liquid,pour rice through a fine-meshed strainer to drain. Return the rice to the saucepan and stir in the raisins. Cover and set aside. In a small bowl,blend the sugar and cinnamon. Stir in the oil. In a large bowl,combine the rice and diced apples. Add the oil mixture and toss to coat evenly. Top with chopped nuts. Serve warm or cold.
Makes 8 servings.
Each serving provides 193 calories,5 grams protein,32 grams carbohydrate,5 grams fat,5 milligrams sodium,4 grams fiber.