This change-of-pace idea comes together in moments and rounds out family meals with a burst of sweet-tart flavor. Try it with dried cherries, too.
—Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, FL
Takes: 25 min. • Makes: 8 servings
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 Tbsp. minced fresh gingerroot
4 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup dried tropical fruit
2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
In a large saucepan, combine rice, ginger and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 18-22 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in dried fruit and pecans.
Per Serving: 1 cup equals 186 cal., 5g fat (trace sat. fat), 2mg chol., 408mg sodium, 32g carb. (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g pro.