Rice Pilaf with Carrots, Raisins, Orange Zest

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Rice Pilaf with Carrots, Raisins, Orange Zest Ingredients

1 c Basmati rice	Grated (2 1/2 to 3 cups)
3 c Vegetable stock -- hot	Zest of one orange --
1 Onion -- chopped	Grated
1/2 ts Cinnamon	1/3 c Raisins and/or apricots
1/2 ts Cumin	Plumped in hot water
5 lg Carrots -- peeled and	Coarsely chopped
Coarsely

Instructions for Rice Pilaf with Carrots, Raisins, Orange Zest

cover the rice with cold water and soak for an hour. Drain. Bring the stock to a boil in a medium saucepan. Keep warm.Ladle 1 cup of the stock into a saute pan and add the chopped onion. Cook until the onion is tender and translucent, about 15 minutes. Add the spices and cook for a few minutes longer. Add the carrots, orange zest and rice and cook for a minute or two. Add the rest of the stock and the drained fruit and cover the pan. Reduce heat and cook until the rice has absorbed the liquid, about 20 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes longer. Fluff with a fork. Serve with steamed spinach toped with a dollop of nonfat yogurt. Serving size: 1 3/4 cups 244 cal 1.1 g fat 0 mg chol 94.9 mg sod Eat More, Weigh Less, by Dean Ornish, M.D./MM by DEEANNE Recipe By : File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdja006.zip

Main Ingredient: RiceCuisine: Uncategorized

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