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Brown Rice with Walnuts and Golden Raisins

by Ellie Krieger
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Whole grains have gone from hippy to hip in just a few years. And that’s a good thing, because whole grains—from brown rice and whole-wheat pasta to quinoa, bulgur, and barley—have double benefits: fiber and antioxidants. The toasted walnuts and raisins in this dish add texture and substance to an otherwise basic brown rice.Serves four.

Quick Vegetarian
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Ingredients olive oil onions brown rice more more
2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 small yellow onion, finely diced
1/2 cup brown rice
Kosher salt
2 Tbs. golden raisins
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground black pepper

Heat the oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 2 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat in the oil. Add 1-1/4 cups water and 1/2 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 35 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Meanwhile, put the raisins in a small bowl and add enough boiling water to cover. Allow them to plump for 10 minutes; then drain.

Stir the raisins, walnuts, and parsley into the cooked rice and season to taste with salt and pepper.

nutrition information (per serving):
Calories (kcal): 220; Fat (kcal): 12; Fat Calories (g): 110; Saturated Fat (g): 1.5; Protein (g): 3; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 6; Carbohydrates (g): 25; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 6; Sodium (mg): 140; Cholesterol (mg): 4.5; Fiber (g): 2;
photo: Scott Phillips
From Fine Cooking 102, pp. 41
October 29, 2009

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Star Star Star Star Star by cooks_with_will, 2/3/2010I made this last night, and it couldn't be easier. I added a little sage, and it was terrific. Easy, nutritious, and tasty: what's not to like?
Star Star Star Star Star by LaraNell, 1/25/2010Very easy and delicious. My raisin-hatin' husband even liked it. Make it with the whole menu (pork tender and roasted veggies.) Yum.
Star Star Star Star Star by ranfran, 1/17/2010Excellent brown rice recipe, I used low sodium chicken broth instead of water. Either way it was delicious.
Star Star Star Star Star by HSL, 1/7/2010This is the best brown rice I have ever had and so easy to make.
Star Star Star Star Star by sewapel, 12/22/2009

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