Greek Rice Ring

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Greek Rice Ring

 

3 tablespoons walnut oil

1 onion, peeled and chopped

1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed

8 ounces brown basmati rice

1 1/4 pints water

salt and black pepper

1/2 green pepper, cored, seeded and chopped

1/2 red pepper. cored, seeded and chopped

2 ounces dried apricots

3 ounces walnuts, chopped

2 ounces black olives, cut in half, stone removed

 

Heat the oil in a large saucepan and saute the onion

and garlic until soft. Add the rice and cook for 1

minute. Add the water and salt, bring to the boil,

then cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir the peppers

and apricots and continue to simmer, covered for 15 to

20 minutes until the rice is cooked and the liquid is

absorbed. Stir in the walnuts and olives and season to

taste. Turn out and serve hot or cold. Fill the center

with green salad or cooked french beans or squash.

Serves 4 to 6.