Brown Rice With Fruits And Vegetables

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A thanksgiving tradition in our family. the vegetables/fruits can be varied in types and amounts depending on what your family likes.

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Steps

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Cook rice as directed on package.

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While rice is cooking , saut the chopped onion in the butter until translucent.

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Add longer cooking vegetables like cauliflower , carrots , celery , and continue to saut.

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Salt and pepper to taste.

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Add the green pepper and the quicker cooking vegetables next like broccoli , peas , and other colored peppers.

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When all the vegetables are tender , add the raisins , cranberries , and apple , and saut a little longer.

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When the rice is done , mix the rice with the sauted fruits and veggies and cook together for a little while over low heat.

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If desired , mix in almonds and cheese chunks right before serving , letting the cheese chunks melt a bit.

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Ingredients

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brown rice, butter, yellow onion, green pepper, mixed vegetables, golden raisin, dried cranberries, apple, slivered almonds, sharp cheddar cheese, salt, pepper