Sweet Mandarin Rice (Gluten-free)

This is a delicious vegetarian recipe from "Land O Lakes Occasionally Vegetarian".  We enjoyed the combination of flavors and texture and the simplicity of preparation.  I used golden raisins, my favorite.  I think fresh tangerine sections would be excellent in this recipe too.  This is a nice dish to serve as a side for meat eaters, and to give your vegetarian and gluten-free guests another choice of dishes.

Sweet Mandarin Rice

     3/4    Cup  Rice -- uncooked, long grain

     1/3    Cup  Raisins

  2           Tablespoons  Butter (optional)

     1/2    Teaspoon  Nutmeg -- ground

  2           Tablespoons  Honey

     1/3    Cup  Sliced Almonds -- toasted

  11         Ounces  Mandarin Orange -- canned, drained

Cook rice according to package directions.  Stir in raisins, butter, nutmeg and honey.

Cook over medium heat until heated through (3-5 minutes).   Gently stir in almonds and oranges, let stand 1 minute to heat through.

6 Servings

2012 Cost:  $2.31 or 39¢ per servings.

Per Serving: 229 Calories; 8g Fat (31.9% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 36g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 10mg Cholesterol; 43mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.