Apple Harvest Rice

Description

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 3/4 cup apple juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions
• 2 cups cored, sliced, unpeeled Apples
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seed

Directions

1. Cook carrots in butter until tender crisp, about 5 minutes.
2. Add water, apple juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, salt, rice, cinnamon and raisins.
3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
4. Gently stir in green onions and Apples; heat thoroughly. Turn into serving dish. Top with sesame seed.