Curried Brown Rice With Apricots And Spinach

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice (short grain, uncooked)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 medium red onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds

Method

1. 1 Rinse the rice well.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat.
3. 3 Add onions and garlic; cook 3-4 minutes. Stir in curry powder.
4. 4 Add rice and broth; bring to a boil over high heat.
5. 5 Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30-45 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
6. 6 Remove from heat; stir in apricots and spinach. Cover and let sit 10 minutes.
7. 7 Fluff with a fork. Stir in pumpkin seeds, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.