Apricot Pine Nut Pilaf

* Exported from MasterCook *

Apricot Pine Nut Pilaf

Recipe By : Pillsbury, Pasta, Rice & Beans/Bob b1744
Serving Size : 7 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Fruit Rice
Side Dishes Vegetables
Apricots

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup pine nuts or blanched almonds -- slivered
1 cup rice -- uncooked
14 1/2 ounce can chicken broth
1/2 cup dried apricot halves -- chopped
1/2 cup green onions -- thinly sliced

Melt margarine in Medium skillet over Medium-High heat. Add pine nuts. cook
and stir for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove nuts from skillet
sith slotted spoon. Set aside. Add rice. Cook and stir 3-5 minutes or unitl
rice is golden brown, stirring frequently. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and
liquid is absorbed. Add nuts, apricots and onions. Cook, covered over Low
heat for 5 minutes.

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