Festive Rice Pilaf Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups brown rice , preferably lundberg country wild rice blend
2 vegetable bouillon cubes
1/4 cup slivered almonds or 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 zucchini, minced
1 red bell pepper, minced
1 medium onion, minced
1 large carrot, minced
1 -2 celery rib, minced
1 cup whole kernel corn (frozen is fine )
1 cup dried cranberries (or substitute raisins)
1 cup orange juice
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp apricot preserves
1/4 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

Cook the rice according to instructions, but adding the vegetable stock cubes.
In a dry non-stick skillet, lightly sautee veggies until done enough for your taste. Set aside.
When the rice is done, mix rice, almonds, veggies, and cranberries together.
For glaze, combine all ingredients in a nonreactive bowl and mix well. Glaze may be made up to 4 days in advance.
Pour glaze over rice, if desired.
Enjoy! This also works well as a stuffing for winter squash.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	283.17 Kcal (1186 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.92g	6%
Sodium	22.56mg	1%
Potassium	365.1mg	8%
Total Carbs	58.11g	19%
Sugars	18.93g	76%
Dietary Fiber	4.89g	20%
Protein	5.12g	10%
Vitamin C	32.7mg	54%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	15%
Iron	7.4mg	41%
Calcium	33.8mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	169.55 Kcal (710 kJ)
Calories from fat	21.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.34g	6%
Sodium	13.51mg	1%
Potassium	218.61mg	8%
Total Carbs	34.79g	19%
Sugars	11.33g	76%
Dietary Fiber	2.93g	20%
Protein	3.07g	10%
Vitamin C	19.6mg	54%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	15%
Iron	4.4mg	41%
Calcium	20.2mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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