Dried Apricot and Currant Rice

By ladygourmet

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare rice as directed.

In a bowl combine the chopped apricots, currants, capers scallions, fresh parsley and celery.

Combine the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl; stir and add to the bowl with the chopped ingredients.

Add the warm rice and toss: refrigerate until ready to use or serve immediately.