Fruit and Nut Rice Pilaf

A delicious, healthy side dish.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  uncooked basmati rice
• 1⁄2 cup  orange juice
• 2  tablespoons pine nuts
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 3  scallions, chopped (white & light green parts only)
• 3  tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
•  salt and pepper
• 2  cups water

Directions

1. Use a med to lge sauce pan.
2. Cook pine nuts over low heat about 3 minutes or until browned, then remove from pan and reserve.
3. In same pan add 2 cups water, rice, juice, S&P and bring to boil; cover, reduce heat to low and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
4. Uncover and stir in raisins, scallions and cilantro.
5. Let stand 5 minutes then sprinkle with pine nuts just before serving.