Maple Pecan Crusted Curry Rice

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I love rice and curry was on the list for the challenge and i wanted to come up with something different. First i thought about adding the pecans into the rice mixture, then i decided to try something different by making a pecan, butter mixture for the top and finish it off in the oven. The addition of maple syrup was added at the last minute. I thought that the sweet would be a nice touch and it was perfect! This can be served as a main dish or side dish or other catagories.

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Steps

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Bring broth to a boil , add 2 teaspoons butter and 1 / 2 teaspoon salt.

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Add next 7 ingredients.

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Add rice and reduce heat to simmer and cook for 15 minutes.

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While rice is cooking , in a medium size mixing bowl , combine finely chopped pecans , 2 tablespoons melted melted butter , maple syrup , salt and pepper to taste , add cayenne , if desired and set on the side.

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After 15 minutes has passed , remove rice from heat , you will finish cooking this in the oven.

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Set oven for 425 degrees.

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Stir in ricotta and parmesan cheese and place in a greased , 1 1 / 2 quart , oven proof , casserole dish.

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Top with pecan topping and bake , uncovered , in a 425 degree oven for 10-15 minutes , uncovered.

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Ingredients

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chicken stock, salt, butter, curry powder, tomatoes, carrot, onion, mushroom, green onion, garlic, rice, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, maple syrup, pecans, salt and pepper, cayenne pepper