Brown Rice With Chanterelles~ Dried Apricots~



	Brown Rice With Chanterelles~ Dried Apricots~ fruits, vegetables, side dish, rice 2 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1 cup short-grain brown rice 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon sliced unblanched almonds 3 tablespoon oil 1/2 cup onions, chopped 1 cup chanterelles, cleaned & - sliced 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped Note: This recipe can also be prepared with fresh shiitake, cremini, or white button mushrooms. 1. In a saucepan combine the broth, rice, and salt. Heat to boiling, stirring well. Cook, covered, over medium-low heat until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 45 min. 2. Heat a medium dry skillet over low heat. Add the almonds and saute, stirring, until lightly toasted, then transfer to a small plate. Add the butter to the skillet and heat until melted. Add the onion and saute until golden, about 5 min. Stir in the chanterelles and apricots, and saute for 2 min. 3. Add the apricot mixture to the rice and fluff with a fork. Spoon into a serving dish and sprinkle with the toasted almonds. Serve at once. "Rice: The Amazing Grain" by Marie Simmons