Pecan Orange Rice with Peas and Brown Sugar

PECAN ORANGE RICE

6 tbs unsalted butter 3 shallots, finely chopped 6 cups water 1 tbs salt 3 cups Texmati rice 10 oz box frozen peas 3 tbs light brown sugar 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1 cup pecan pieces 2 cans mandarin oranges, drained

Melt 3 tbs butter in saucepan. Add shallots, saute until softened. Add water and salt, bring to boiling. Add rice and peas, reduce heat, simmer covered 15 min. or until rice is tender. Heat remaining butter, sugar and pepper in skillet until melted. Add nuts, cook until toasted. TO SERVE---STIR PECANS AND MANDARIN ORANGES INTO RICE. Makes 12 servings.*

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