Fig Jeweled Nutty Rice

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Fig Jeweled Nutty Rice

 

1 1/2 tablespoons light olive oil

2 cups long grain rice, preferably Basmati

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 cups hot water

1 large fresh, ripe red or green pear, cored and diced

2/3 cup chopped figs

1 carrot, peeled and grated

2/3 cup pecan or walnut  halves, toasted

 

In a medium pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add rice and salt; cook, stirring

frequently, until rice is lightly toasted. Add hot water, cover and simmer on

low heat 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is almost tender. Remove from heat and

let stand, covered, 5 to 10 minutes or until tender. Transfer rice to a large

platter. Scatter pears, figs, carrots and pecans over rice. Gently toss. Serves

8