Aromatic Brown Rice With Golden Raisins and Almonds

This dish may be eaten at any time of the day. The nutty texture of brown rice and the tanginess of cranberry blends well with the almonds altogether which makes it not just another boring rice dish..may be eaten cold or warm...very simple to make ...may use quinoa and other whole grains and beans as substitute as well...

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups brown rice
• 2 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
• 2  garlic cloves, crushed
• 1  red bell pepper, diced
• 1  whole onion, minced
• 1  teaspoon turmeric
• 1  teaspoon  yellow curry
• 2  cubes  vegetable bouillon (or any favorite of yours)
• 1⁄4 cup  slivered  toasted almond
• 5  fresh basil leaves
•  lime wedge
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄4 cup golden raisin
• 3  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Cook brown rice as directed with chicken broth.simmer with more broth if you want it to be more soft to the bite.
2. Saute garlic, onion, red bell pepper with crumbled vegetable cubes.
3. Add turmeric and curry with fresh basil.
4. Mix toasted almonds and raisins with sauteed ingredients.
5. Pour cooked brown rice and mix well.
6. Serve with fresh parsley on top and a wedge of lime.