*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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 mediumhHigh 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 until
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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