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Fruit and Nut Rice Pilaf
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 6
A delicious, healthy side dish.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/2 cup raisins
3 scallions, chopped (white & light green parts only)
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper
2 cups water
Directions:
1. Use a med to lge sauce pan.
2. Cook pine nuts over low heat about 3 minutes or until browned, then remove from pan and reserve.
3. In same pan add 2 cups water, rice, juice, S&P and bring to boil; cover, reduce heat to low and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
4. Uncover and stir in raisins, scallions and cilantro.
5. Let stand 5 minutes then sprinkle with pine nuts just before serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com