We use a lot of brown rice, and this is a great recipe in which to use it. Brown rice is more versatile than a lot of people think, and our family thinks it tastes better, too. Not only that, but it's better for you.
Ingredients:
1 cup shredded carrot
1 Tbsp. pine nuts
1 Tbsp. margarine
4 oz. quick cooking brown rice
1 cup apple juice
3/4 cup water
6 dried apricot halves, chopped
2 Tbsp. raisins
Directions:
Combine carrot, pine nuts and margarine in 1 quart glass casserole. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Add rice, apple juice and water. Microwave, loosely covered, for 5 minutes, stirring once. Mix in apricots and raisins. Microwave, covered, on medium for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
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