Rice Pilaf With Pecans

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup carrot, julienne cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 5 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup orange juice
• 3 cups long-grain rice, uncooked
• 1/2 cup golden raisin
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 6 tablespoons pecans, finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. add carrot and onion; sauté 5 minutes.
• 2 add broth and orange juice, and bring to a boil. add rice, raisins, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
• 3 cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. sprinkle with pecans.