Cashew Raisin Rice Pilaf

Very good low-fat rice pilaf. This dish is very good with poultry and pork dishes.

Step: 1

Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the long grain rice, onion, carrot and raisins for 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pan and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.

Step: 2

Meanwhile, in a saucepan bring 1 1/2 cups salted water to a boil. Add wild rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step: 3

When the rice/raisin mixture is finished simmering (rice is cooked), stir in cooked wild rice, peas, pimentos and cashews and heat through.

Per Serving: 270 calories; protein 6.5g; carbohydrates 41.3g; fat 9.5g; sodium 346.4mg.

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