Fruited Rice W/ Mushrooms And Almonds

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables	Asian	Asian, Ethnic, Low-cal, Vegetables	8	Servings

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	t	Salt
1	t	Cinnamon ground
		Water as needed for rice

INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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