BRAZILIAN WILD RICE BLEND

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I got this off a package of Lundberg gourmet whole grain rice mix. I have changed the recipe slightly. I think this would also be good with a little cumin added.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Brown Rice

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1/2 cup long grain brown rice
1/2 cup wild rice
2 cups water (or broth)
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt
1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter)
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind (or lemon rind)
1/4 cup kalamata olive, sliced (or black olives)
1/4 cup brazil nut, chopped

Steps:

Cook rice:.
Combine brown and wild rice, 2 cups water or broth, and 1 tbls. olive oil in a pot with tight fitting lid.
Bring to a boil, stirring once. Cover with lid. Reduce heat to simmer and cook 45-50 minutes.
Remove from heat, let stand in covered pot for 10 minutes.
Fluff with fork, and salt to taste.
To make Brazilian:.
In a separate bowl, mix together oil, chili powder, garlic powder, honey, salt and orange rind. Pour this mixture into the hot rice and mix lightly. Fold in olives and nuts.
Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.4, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 379.7, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 1.7, Protein 6.3

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