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lilgirl252729
February 17th, 2005, 12:09 PM
Pine nut and fruit rice

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Category: Main Dishes - Rice
This recipe is suitable for a: vegetarian/vegan diet.

Ingredients:
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Ingredients:

-¼ cup pine nuts
-2 teaspoons olive oil(total)
-¾ cup chopped onion
-1 clove garlic, finely chopped
-1 medium tomato, chopped
-½ cup dark red beans
-½ cup raisins
-8-10 sun-dried apricots, sliced into thin strips
-¼ teaspoon pepper

-1 cup rice


Instructions:
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Directions: (To be better prepared, it’s best to separately chop onions, tomatoes, garlic, and apricots prior to cooking.)

-Add 1 teaspoon olive oil to the skillet, and toast pine nuts on medium heat until golden brown.
-Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is golden brown.
-Add 1 teaspoon olive oil, and stir in tomatoes and beans. (Remain on medium heat)
-While that is cooking, start cooking the rice in a separate pot.
-After 5 minutes, add the sliced apricots, and raisins to the skillet blend.
-Add ¼ teaspoon pepper, to taste.
-When rice is done, add that to the skillet blend, and mix evenly.
-Serve hot from the stove!


Additional comments:
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*This meal tastes great on it’s own, or to fill a burrito with. =)



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