SUPER RICE PILAF

WHAT YOU'LL NEED
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup diced onions
1 cup diced red bell peppers
1 cup medium or long-grain brown rice
1/2 cup wild rice
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, vegetable broth or water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped California dried plums
1/2 cup chopped toasted unblanched almonds


Servings: 6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour

In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and peppers; cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or until vegetables start to soften. Add brown and wild rice; stir until rice is hot. Add broth and salt, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, 50-60 minutes or until liquid is completely absorbed. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes; gently stir in dried plums and almonds with a fork.


Nutrition Information Per Serving:
): 265 calories; 10 g fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 236 mg sodium; 60 g carbohydrate; 6 g fiber; 11 g protein





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