Mandarin Almond Brown Rice

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Mandarin Almond Brown Rice

 

1/4 cup chopped onion

1 1/2 cups brown rice, uncooked

1 1/2 cups vegetable broth

1 1/2 cups unsweetened orange juice

1/4 tsp. salt

1/3 cup canned mandarin oranges, drained

1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

2 tbsps. chopped fresh parsley

1/4 tsp. pepper

 

Spray a medium saucepan with cooking spray and heat over medium temperature. Add

onion to the pan and saute for 3 minutes. Add rice to the pan then broth, juice

and salt. Bring mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 45 to 50

minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Add remaining

ingredients to the rice mixture and mix well. Serve hot. Makes 6 servings.