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Fruited Rice
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
Ready In: 6 Minutes
Servings: 6
Another recipe gleaned from the Favorite Brand Name Recipes cookbook 'WHOLE-WHEAT COOKING,' this one includes a number of my favorite fruits!
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup brown rice, uncooked
1/2 cup wild rice, uncooked
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4-1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped
1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries, chopped
1/4 cup dark raisin
Directions:
1. In large saucepan, combine water, brown rice, wild rice, onion, parsley, butter, bouillon granules, sugar, thyme & both peppers.
2. Bring to boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low.
3. Cover & simmer 45-50 minutes, or until rice is ALMOST tender.
4. Stir in orange juice, apricots, cranberries & raisins.
5. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
By RecipeOfHealth.com