Brown Rice And Cranberry Pilaf

I do not believe that we can preach the gospel if we do not preach justification by faith, without works. Nor unless we preach the sovereignty of God in the dispensation of grace. Nor unless we exalt the electing, unchangeable, eternal, immutable, conquering love of Jehovah. Nor do I think we can preach the gospel, unless we base it upon the particular redemption which Christ made for His elect and chosen people. Nor can I comprehend a gospel which lets saints fall away after they are called.

C.H. Spurgeon

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats		Rice	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Chicken broth
1/2	c	Orange juice
2	T	Sugar, optional
1 1/2	c	Minute Instant Brown Rice
1/2	c	Fresh cranberries
2	T	Sliced almonds, toasted

INSTRUCTIONS

Bring broth, orange juice and sugar to boil. Stir in rice and
cranberries. Return to boil. Reduce heat; cover. Simmer 5 minutes.
Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in almonds. Makes 2 1/2
cups.  busted by sooz  Recipe by: Key Gourmet  Posted to
recipelu-digest by James and Susan Kirkland  <kirkland@gj.net> on Mar
10, 1998

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 327 Calories From Fat: 33 Total Fat: 3.8g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 186.8mg Potassium: 178.8mg Carbohydrates: 71.5g Fiber: 5.4g Sugar: 9.3g Protein: 2.3g

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