Fruited Rice Pilaf

Preparation Time: 25 minutes
2 tsp olive oil 1 ½ cups uncooked brown rice, long grain 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup diced onion 1 can (16 oz) chicken broth, low sodium ¼ tsp black pepper ½ cup dried cranberries ½ cup raisins 1 cup dried apricots ¼ cup sliced green onions, with tops ¼ cup silvered almonds, coursely chopped
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add rice and garlic. Cook 1 to 2 minutes until rice is coated with oil and garlic is fragrant. Stir in broth and pepper. Cover, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in cranberries, raisins and apricots. Cook 7 to 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff rice with a fork. Stir in onions and serve.
Serves: 6
¾ Cup of Fruits and Vegetables per Serving
Fruit and /or Veggie color(s): [What’s This?]
Nutrition Information per Serving:
Calories: 340 Total Fat: 5g Saturated Fat: 0.5g % of Calories from Fat: 13% % Calories from Sat Fat: 1%		Protein: 7g Carbohydrates: 70g Cholesterol: 0mg Dietary Fiber: 5g Sodium: 210mg
Each serving provides: An excellent source of fiber, magnesium, manganese and phosphorous, and a good source of vitamins A, B1, B3, B6 and K, copper, iron and potassium.

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