Moroccan Spiced Rice

Description
Serve with grilled flank steak. Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * ½ cup chopped onion
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
 * ¼ teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * ¼ teaspoon curry powder
 * ¼ teaspoon turmeric
 * ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * ¾ cup chopped dates or raisins
 * ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

 * 1) Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, lemon peel, salt, pepper, curry powder, turmeric and cinnamon. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until onion is tender.
 * 2) Stir in rice, dates and almonds. Stir well to blend; cook until thoroughly heated.