A unique side featuring brown rice, sweet dried fruit, crunchy nuts, in a robust blend of spices. |
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ cup onion chopped
- 2 cups cooked brown rice chilled
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup 100% orange juice
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- ¾ cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, cherries, blueberries, or apricots) chopped
- ⅓ cup peanuts, almonds, or cashews finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley torn, optional
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté about 3 minutes or until translucent.
- Add rice, turmeric, cinnamon, orange juice, and vinegar. Mix to combine. Reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add dried fruit, nuts, parsley, if using, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
Change it Up
- Add shredded carrots, chopped celery, asparagus tips, or sliced mushrooms to Step 1.
- Replace orange juice, turmeric, and cinnamon with lemon juice, paprika, and fresh dill.
- Serve over a bed of baby spinach.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5 cupCalories: 209calCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 108mgFiber: 2g