 Diced tomato, raisins, apricots and pine nuts add a festive flavor to this simple rice dish. Use brown rice if you prefer a chewier texture and a nutlike flavor. Serve with roasted meat or poultry.
Ingredients
1 cup long grain white or brown rice
1/4 cup pine nuts (or other chopped nuts)
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup Sun-Maid Natural Raisins
8 to 10 Sun-Maid California Apricots, sliced into thin strips (1/4 cup)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
salt
Directions:
COOK rice according to package directions, (omitting oil and salt).
TOAST pine nuts in large skillet over medium heat, shaking pan frequently until pine nuts are golden brown.
ADD oil, onion and garlic and cook until onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
STIR in tomato and cook until most of the moisture evaporates.
ADD cooked rice, raisins, apricots, pepper and salt to taste.
STIR over low heat just until combined.
Makes 5 servings.
Nutrients per Serving (3/4 cup): Calories 280; Protein 6g; Fat 6g (Sat. Fat 1g); Carbohydrate 52g; Dietary Fiber 3g;Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 10mg
Daily Values: Iron 20% Vitamin C 15% Potassium 12% Dietary Fiber 11%
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