Fruity Rice Mix Recipe

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Dried apricots and golden raisins lend sweetness and pretty color to this flavorful rice mix from Emily Chaney of Penobscot, Maine. "I usually serve this special side dish with fish or chicken," she relates. "Dotted with almonds it gets rave reviews from my family."

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Fruity Rice Mix Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 84 Servings

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Ingredients

11 cups uncooked long grain rice
4-1/2 cups diced dried apricots
2-1/2 cups golden raisins
1-1/2 cups slivered almonds
1 cup chicken bouillon granules
3 tablespoons brown sugar
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter

Directions

In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Store in airtight containers in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 21 batches (21 cups total).
To prepare rice: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup rice mix, water and butter. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until water is absorbed. Yield: 4 servings per batch.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 164 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 511 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Fruity Rice Mix in Quick Cooking November/December 1998, p59