APPLE ALMOND PILAF

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"This pilaf is packed with a delightful mix of tastes and textures," reports Mary Patterson of Bethel, Connecticut. "It's great for a dinner party or just to treat your family."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons butter
1/4 cup sliced blanched almonds
2 pitted dried plums (prunes), cut into strips
2 tablespoons raisins
4 dried apple slices, halved
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 teaspoons honey

Steps:

Melt butter in a nonstick saucepan. Add almonds; cook and stir over medium heat until lightly browned. Stir in plums, raisins and apple slices; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges