Ginger apricot rice with peanuts

Recipe Information

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice (or other long grain rice)

• 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil

• 1/2 cup onion, chopped

• 1/2 cup celery, chopped

• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely minced

• 1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped

• 1 teaspoon curry powder

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/16 teaspoon ground cloves

• 2 cups water

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons peanuts, coarsely chopped, dry roasted, unsalted

Directions

• Wash and soak the basmati rice.

• Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

• Add the onion and celery and cook for 1 minute. Add the ginger and cook for 2 minutes.

• Add the apricots, spices, and 1 tablespoon of water to the mixture.

• Continue cooking for 2 minutes, stirring frequently and adding additional water if necessary to avoid sticking.

• Add 2 cups of water along with the salt.

• Bring the mixture to a boil, add the rice, and stir.

• When the mixture boils again, reduce the heat to medium-low.

• Cover the pan and simmer for 20 minutes or until there is no more liquid.

• Turn off the heat and leave the pot covered for 5 minutes.

• Stir the rice with a fork and serve with peanuts.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 244 cal

• Total fat: 5g

• Saturated fat: <1g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

• Sodium: 165mg

• Carbohydrate: 44g

• Fiber: 3g

• Protein: 5g