Apricot and Brown Rice Pilaf

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.

By Robin from Washington, IA