Harvest Rice Recipe

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Chock-full of raisins, apples and veggies with a touch of cinnamon, this comforting rice dish has real autumn appeal. For crunch, Nancy Jensen of Hamilton, Washington adds sunflower kernels.

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Harvest Rice Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

1/3 cup sliced fresh carrot
2 tablespoons sliced green onion
2 tablespoons diced green pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2/3 cup chopped apple
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons raisins
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sunflower kernels

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute the carrot, onion and green pepper in oil for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add apple; saute for 2 minutes longer. Stir in the water, apple juice, lemon juice, brown sugar and salt; bring to a boil.
Stir in the rice, raisins and cinnamon. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 288 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 318 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Harvest Rice in Cooking for 2 Fall 2006, p37