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RECIPES:
SIDE
DISHES - RICE and POTATO
Brown Rice Pilaf with
Nuts and Raisins
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Brown
Rice Pilaf with Nuts and Raisins |
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Packed full of
flavor...
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4
Tbs |
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unsalted butter |
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¼
cup |
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chopped onions |
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1
cup |
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brown rice |
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2 ½
cups |
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chicken broth |
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1
tsp |
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salt |
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¼
tsp |
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pepper |
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2
Tbs |
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unsalted butter, melted |
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½
cup |
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golden raisins |
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½
cup |
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dry
white wine |
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¾
cup |
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toasted almonds |
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½
cup |
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mint, chopped |
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1 |
In a medium
saucepan, sauté onions in 4 T. butter until
opaque. Add rice and cook over low heat until
coated with butter and browned (about 3 min.).
Add chicken broth, stir and season with salt and
pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 45
minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. |
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While rice
is cooking, soak raisins in white wine. |
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When rice is
finished simmering, remove it from the heat and
mix in melted butter. Add almonds, raisins and
mint and mix well. |
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Turn into a
serving bowl and serve immediately. |
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Servings: 4 |
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Cooking Tips |
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*Garnish with whole
fresh mint sprigs. |
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Recipe Source |
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Lancaster County Honey Producers |
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