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Apricot Pine Nut Pilaf

An easy to fix but impressive side dish.





List of Ingredients



• 3 tbls. butter
  
• 1/4 c. pine nuts (or blanched slivered almonds)
  
• 1 c. uncooked rice (not quick cooking)
  
• 1 (14 1/2 oz. )can chicken broth
  
• 1/2 c. chopped dried apricots
  
• 1/2 c. thinly sliced green onions
  






Instructions



1. Melt butter in medium skillet over medium high heat. Add pine nuts; cook and stir 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
   
2. Remove nuts from skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add rice to skillet; cook and stir until rice is golden brown, stirring frequently.
   
   
3. Stir in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cover. Simmer 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
   
4. Add nuts, apricots and onions; cook covered over low heat 5 minutes.
   






Final Comments


Makes 7 servings of 1/2 c. each.