Fruited Rice W/ Mushrooms and Almonds

Title:
Fruited Rice W/ Mushrooms and Almonds

Yield:
8 Servings

Categories:
Ethnic,
Asian,
Vegetables,
Low-cal




Ingredients:





     2 c  Basmati Rice uncooked


   1/2 c  Diced dried apples


   1/2 c  Diced dried apricots


   1/2 c  Dried dates chopped


   1/2 c  Raisins


   1/2 c  Prunes pitted and chopped


   1/2 c  Slivered almonds


     1 c  Mushrooms fresh sliced


     1 ts Salt


     1 ts Cinnamon ground


          Water as needed for rice






 Put water into a large pot and bring to a boil. Add rice, stir, and reduce


 heat. Add the fruits & salt. cook for 15 minutes on Medium heat. Add


 remaining ingredients, stir, cover and continue for balance of cooking


 time. Stir as needed. Note: This dish may be served as a meatless maindish


 or as a sidedish for poultry, fish, or beef. It is especially good with


 veal.