Spicy Rice With Dried Fruit Recipe
Ingredients
| Rice grain | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Apple juice | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Water | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Ground allspice | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Vanilla extract | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Grated lemon peel | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Raisins | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Chopped dried apricots | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Chopped dried pineapple | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 1273 Calories from Fat 14
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2 g2.6%
Saturated Fat 0.39 g2%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 55.6 mg2.3%
Total Carbohydrates 298 g99.4%
Dietary Fiber 8.5 g33.9%
Sugars 125.8 g
Protein 15 g30.2%
Vitamin A 27.4% Vitamin C 14.7%
Calcium 11.4% Iron 24.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Add apple juice, water, allspice, vanilla, and lemon peel.
Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
Add raisins, apricots, and pineapple.
Cover with lid slightly ajar and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
Add more liquid if needed.
Variation â– Substitute brown rice for the white rice.
Substitute 1/2 teaspoon curry powder for the allspice.
Substitute 1/4 cup chopped onions and 1/4 cup chopped fresh apple for the apricots and pineapple.
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