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Brown Rice Pilaf with Sage, Walnuts, and Dried Fruit

Adapted from Taste for Life magazine

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped

1 medium stalk celery, ends trimmed and chopped

2 c uncooked brown rice

2 1/2 cups water

2 c fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

1/4 cup dark raisins

1/4 cup chopped NOW Real Food® Organic Unsweetened Dried Apricots*

1/4 cup chopped NOW Real Food® Walnuts*

1 tsp dried sage

2 Tbsp chopped fresh sage

Spray large skillet with canola oil cooking spray.
Heat skillet over medium heat.
Sauté onion and celery until tender; about 5 minutes.
Add brown rice and sauté for 5 minutes.
Add water, broth, raisins, and apricots; heat to boiling.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed; about 50 minutes.
Stir in walnuts, dried sage, salt, and pepper.
Transfer to serving dish.
Garnish with fresh sage and serve immediately.

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