North African Rice

Name: North African Rice Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 16 dates pitted & diced; 2 navel oranges peeled divided into segments and cut into thirds; 2 scallions; 1/4 c. raisins; 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley; 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp cumin; salt/pepper to taste; *you can fool around with other spices as well or add more of less of what you like. I usually add more cumin

Minutes to Prepare: 15
Minutes to Cook: 50

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

16 dates, pitted & diced2 navel oranges, peeled, divided into segments, and cut into thirds2 scallions1/4 c. raisins1/4 c. minced fresh parsley1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil2 tbsp lemon juice1/4 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp cuminsalt/pepper to taste*you can fool around with other spices as well, or add more of less of what you like. I usually add more cumin

Directions

boil 2 - 21/2 c. of water. Add brown rice, stir once and cook covered, over low heat for 35 - 45mins. When it's finished let it stand for 5 - 10 mins and then add the other ingredients.
serve at room temperature
I've found that this salad tastes better the day after!

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user J.RYAN81.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 344.4
Total Fat: 14.1 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 150.0 mg
Total Carbs: 56.5 g
Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g
Protein: 3.4 g

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