Orange Rice With Dried Cranberries and Apples

Name: Orange Rice With Dried Cranberries and Apples
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups brown rice; 4 cups low-fat chicken broth; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1 large apple, cored and diced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; salt and pepper

Submitted by Nabiha

"A delicious complement to chicken or turkey meals. From the 'Magic Spices' cookbook."

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Ready In:: 1hr 10mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 cups brown rice
4 cups low-fat chicken broth
¹⁄₂ cup dried cranberries
1 large apple, cored and diced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
¹⁄₄ teaspoon allspice
salt and pepper

directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
In a medium heavy saucepan, combine rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat.
Add dried cranberries, apples, parsley, orange zest, orange juice, and allspice. Mix well.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon into buttered casserole dish.
Bake for 20 minutes or until heated thoroughly and apples are tender.
Serve warm.