A recipe for Brown Rice Pilaf with Fresh Apples and Dried Fruits.

This rice pilaf meal is delectable. Fresh apples and dried fruit provide a new dimension, while curry, ginger, and cinnamon add depth and warmth; brown rice will keep you feeling full and content.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 ounce of chopped onion
• 1/4 cup diced, peeled carrots
• 1 ounce of chopped celery
• 0.5 grammes curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon garlic minced
• 1 cup brown rice with long grains
• 2 cups apple chunks (about 1-inch pieces)
• 2 1/4 cups sodium-reduced vegetable broth (or water)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 milligramme of ground black pepper
• 1/8 cup raisins
• 1/8 cup chopped unsweetened dried apricots
• 1/8 cup chopped unsweetened dried cherries
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Directions

1. Rinse rice with cold water in a colander for about 30 seconds. Set aside.
2. Large, heavy pot with olive oil heated over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery, then sauté for about five minutes.
3. Curry powder, cinnamon, ginger, and garlic should be added and cooked for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in rice that has been washed, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper.
4. Bring to a simmer Reduce heat to medium-low, then simmer while covered. After around 20 minutes, add apples and continue simmering until all the stock is absorbed and the rice is soft, perhaps 30 minutes more.
5. Turn off the heat. Stir in dry fruit and let rest, covered, for about 10 minutes, or until fruit is mushy.
6. Add chopped parsley to the mixture and serve immediately.

Nutritional details (per serving)

Makes 6 servings

1 serving equals 12 cup

Total fat: 3.5 g

0.5 grammes of saturated fat are included in a 100-calorie serving of this food.

Trans fat: 0 g

Protein: 3 g

Carbohydrate: 11 g

4 g of dietary fibre

Sugar: 10 g

Cholesterol: 0 milligrammes

Sodium: 230 mg

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