Fruited Rice

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Fruited Rice
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
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Ingredients:
1/2
cup slivered almonds

2
tablespoons vegetable oil

1
medium onion, chopped

1
medium green bell pepper, diced

2-1/4
cups canned chicken broth

1
cup uncooked basmati rice

1
stick cinnamon

1/4
teaspoon turmeric

1
can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, drained

1/2
cup raisins

1/2
teaspoon ground nutmeg



Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. To toast almonds, spread almonds in single layer on nonstick baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown, stirring frequently. Transfer almonds to small bowl. Cool completely; set aside.

2.
Heat oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

3.
Add chicken broth, rice, cinnamon stick and turmeric. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, 15 to 18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove cinnamon stick; discard.

4.
Stir in pineapple, almonds, raisins and nutmeg. Garnish with mango slices and pineapple leaves, if desired.





This recipe appears in: Rice & Grains