FRUITED RICE W/ MUSHROOMS & ALMONDS

• 2 c Basmati Rice uncooked
• 1 /2 c Diced dried apples
• 1 /2 c Diced dried apricots
• 1 /2 c Dried dates chopped
• 1 /2 c Raisins
• 1 /2 c Prunes pitted and chopped
• 1 /2 c Slivered almonds
• 1 c Mushrooms fresh sliced
• 1 ts Salt
• 1 ts Cinnamon ground
• Water as needed for rice

Put water into a large pot and bring to a boil. Add rice, stir, and

reduce heat. Add the fruits & salt. cook for 15 minutes on Medium

heat. Add remaining ingredients, stir, cover and continue for balance

of cooking time. Stir as needed. Note: This dish may be served as a

meatless maindish or as a sidedish for poultry, fish, or beef. It is

especially good with veal.