Ingredients

Yield: 6 servings

1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots or medley of dried fruits (Sunmaid Fruit Bits)
1/4 (scant) cup raisins or currants (or to taste)
1 2-ounce package of slivered almonds
1 tablespoon chicken flavored bouillon granules
2 teaspoon dried orange rind
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoon parsley flakes

Directions

Combine rice mix, 2 1/2 cups water and 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Each serving contains 214 calories, 5 g fat, 39 g carb, 149 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol.