Mixed Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruit and Nuts

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup brown rice 
• 0.3 cup cranberries dried
• 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin 
• 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
• 3  garlic cloves minced
• 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander 
• 1 teaspoon lime zest 
• 0.3 cup raisins 
• 0.3 cup roasted salted shelled coarsely chopped
• 0.8 teaspoon salt divided
• 1 large shallots chopped
• 0.8 cup rice medium-grain white

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. Cook brown rice according to package directions with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add shallot and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes or until shallot is translucent. Stir in cranberries, raisins, and coriander; cook, stirring often, 2 minutes.
4. Add white rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
5. Stir in 1 1/2 cups water and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Increase heat to medium-high; bring to a boil, and stir. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 to 18 minutes or until water is absorbed.
6. Remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Stir in pistachios, cilantro, lime zest, and reserved brown rice.