Fruited Rice

Name: Fruited Rice
Ingredients: 1 c. dried apricots, cut into strips; 2 c. long grain white rice,; chicken broth; 1 c. wild rice; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 large apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped; 1 large pear, peeled, cored and finely chopped; 1/2 c. butter or margarine; 1 c. slivered toasted almonds; cilantro (optional); salt and pepper

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 c. dried apricots, cut into strips
2 c. long grain white rice,
chicken broth
1 c. wild rice
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 large apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped
1 large pear, peeled, cored and finely chopped
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 c. slivered toasted almonds
cilantro (optional)
salt and pepper

Directions

1

Cook white rice, substituting chicken broth for water.
2

Cook wild rice.
3

Combine cooked rices.
4

Saute onion, apple and pear in butter or margarine, just until soft, about 5 minutes.
5

Stir in apricots and almonds; saute briefly.
6

Toss rices, fruit mixture, cilantro, salt and pepper.
7

Place in lightly buttered baking dish. Cover with foil.
8

Bake at 375° for 30 minutes.
9

Serves 8.