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Golden Rice Pilaf

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 4

Fruits – like the apricots used in this recipe – are canned at the peak of ripeness, sealing in their freshness, flavor and nutrition, naturally. So when you open up a can, you’re unlocking all that goodness.

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup long-grain basmati rice
  • 1 (13.75-ounce) can low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (15-ounce) can apricots, drained and coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

PREPARATION

In 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, in hot oil, cook onion until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. With slotted spoon, remove to bowl. Add rice; continue cooking until rice is lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add canned broth, raisins and salt; over high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes.

Stir in apricots and almonds; cook 2 minutes longer.

NUTRITION PER SERVING

Calories 390; Total Fat 10g (Sat 1g, Trans 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 640mg; Total Carbohydrates 69g; Dietary Fiber 5g; Sugars 13g; Protein 8g; Vitamin A 1352IU; Vitamin C 6mg; Calcium 69mg; Iron 2mg;
% Daily Value: Vitamin A 25%; Vitamin C 10%; Calcium 6%; Iron 10%