DRIED APRICOT AND PRUNE RICE BAKE

Dried Apricot and Prune Rice Bake image

Provided by Oolala

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
2 teaspoons margarine
1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup dried apricot, diced
1/4 cup dried prune, pitted, diced
2 cups water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
2 tablespoons blanched almonds, toasted, sliced

Steps:

Coat large non-stick skillet with cooking spray; add margarine and place over medium-high heat until hot.
Add rice and onion and saute until rice is browned and onion is tender.
Spoon this mixture into a 1 1/2 quart casserole or oven-proof dish that has been coated with cooking spray.
Add diced apricots and prunes, mixing well.
Meanwhile, in a large non-stick skillet combine water, bouillon granules, and thyme and bring to a boil.
Pour the water mixture over the rice mixture in the casserole dish.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 107.8, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.8, Protein 2.6