Recipe

		Savory Rice Pilaf With Lavender & Apricots
		Serving Size - 4
		Prepared By - Sheri
		Recipe Rating	Printer Friendly Recipe

3 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 cup thin sliced celery

1 garlic clove, peeled &, mashed

1 cup rice

2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetarian broth

1 tablespoon candied ginger

2 tablespoons dried lavender blossoms (4 tbsp fresh)

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup currant

1/2 cup snipped dried apricot

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 cup toasted almond or chopped pistachios

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh spearmint

Melt butter in medium saucepan; gradually add onion and celery; cook until wilted. Add garlic and rice; stir until thoroughly coated with butter. Add broth, ginger, lavender and salt. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook without stirring until liquid is absorbed. When rice is tender, stir in currants, apricots, and lemon juice. Remove from heat and let stand covered to soften fruits. Add nuts and herbs and mix well. Serve immediately.