Almond Rice I

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain brown rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp low-sodium bouillon granules
• 2 tbsp almonds, silvered or 2 tbsp pine nuts
• 2 tbsp grated lemon zest

Directions

1. In a medium-size saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil.
2. Turn off heat and let rice stand in water, covered, 6 hours.
3. When ready to cook, add bouillon granules and brine to a boil.
4. Cook 10 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
5. Drain, if necessary.
6. Add almonds and lemon zest.
7. Let stand a few minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve.

Nutritional information

Food exchanges per serving: 1 starch/bread exchange | cal: 96 | cho: 0mg | car: 19g | pro: 2g | sod: 123mg | fat: 1g