Spiced Rice

Name: Spiced Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2/3 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1-1/4 cups water; 3/4 cup chopped sweet onion; 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons honey; 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper

Honey, raisins and cinnamon lend a slightly sweet flavor to this moist, Mediterranean-inspired side dish. Try it as a lovely, low-fat addition to a summery brunch or luncheon. Ellen Govertsen - Wheaton, IL

Ingredients

2/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1-1/4 cups water
3/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 14-16 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil for 1 minute. Stir in honey and cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the broth, raisins, curry, salt, cumin and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in red pepper and rice until well blended. Cook 2 minutes longer or until rice is heated through.