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Raisin Apple Basmati Rice Basmati rice, grown in the foothills of the Himalayas, is a fine-textured, long grain rice with a nutlike flavor and perfumed aroma. Serve with grilled lamb kabobs. 3 ⁄4 cup basmati rice 1 ⁄4 cup sliced almonds 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped 1 ⁄2 cup Sun-Maid Raisins 1 ⁄4 cup sliced green onion Cook rice according to package directions, omit- ting oil and salt. Heat a heavy skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Toast almonds shaking pan frequently until almonds are light golden brown. Add curry powder. Cook, shaking pan until curry is fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add apple, raisins and green onion. Stir gently until mixture is heated through and coated with curry powder. Remove from heat. Stir in hot cooked rice. Season with salt to taste. Makes 5 servings. Nutrients per serving (3/4 cup): Calories 210; Protein 4g; Fat 3 (Sat. Fat 0g); Carbohydrate 42g; Dietary Fiber 2g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 10mg. Festive Fruit and Nut Rice Diced tomato, raisins, apricots and pine nuts add a festive flavor to this simple rice dish. Opt for the brown rice if you like a chewier texture, a nutlike flavor, and more nutritional punch. 1 cup long grain white or brown rice 1 ⁄4 cup pine nuts or other chopped nuts 2 teaspoons olive oil 3 ⁄4 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 ⁄2 cup Sun-Maid Raisins 1 ⁄4 cup Sun-Maid Apricots (about 8-10), sliced into thin strips 1 ⁄4 teaspoon pepper Cook rice according to package directions, omitting oil and salt. Toast pine nuts in a large skillet over medium heat, shaking pan frequently until pine nuts are golden brown. Add oil, onion and garlic. Cook until onion begins to brown, about 5 min- utes. Stir in tomato. Cook until most of the moisture evaporates. Add cooked rice, raisins, apricots, pepper and salt to taste. Stir over low heat just until combined. Makes 5 servings. Iron 20% . Vitamin C 15% . Potassium 12% . Dietary Fiber 11% Nutrients per serving (3/4 cup): Calories 280; Protein 6g; Fat 6g (Sat. Fat 1g); Carbohydrate 52g; Dietary Fiber 3g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 10mg. Clockwise from top: Savory Brown Rice and Raisins, Middle Eastern Rice with Raisins, Festive Fruit and Nut Rice, Raisin Apple Basmati Rice.