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Dried Apricots and Currant Rice Recipe
by Catherine Pappas

Dried Apricots and Currant Rice
Rating: 4.5/5
Avg. 4.5/5 2 votes
Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked rice
  • For the chopping:
  • 1 cups dried apricots – diced
  • ½ cup dried currants
  • 1 tsp. capers – chopped plus 1 tsp. caper juice
  • 3 scallions – chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley – chopped
  • 2 stalks celery – chopped
  • Dressing:
  • 4 tbs. honey
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. Prepare rice as directed.
  2. In a bowl combine the chopped apricots, currants, capers scallions, fresh parsley and celery.
  3. Combine the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl; stir and add to the bowl with the chopped ingredients.
  4. Add the warm rice and toss: refrigerate until ready to use or serve immediately.