{Cashew Rice Pilaf}

Yield: 6 servings
Time: 40 minutes


1 T oil
1 c uncooked long grain rice
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 cup carrots, chopped
1/2 c raisins
2 1/2 c chicken broth
5 T uncooked wild rice
1 c frozen peas
2 T diced pimentos, drained
1/2 c cashews
salt and pepper to taste

Saute long grain rice, onion, carrot and raisins over medium-high heat until onion is tender.

Pour broth in and bring to a boil.

Cover pan and simmer on low for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.  While that is cooking....

In another sauce pan, bring 3/4 c salted water to a boil and add wild rice.  Reduce heat and simmer covered fro 20 minutes or until rice is tender then drain and set aside.

When all rice is finished cooking, combine and stir in peas, pimentos and cashews.  Season with salt and pepper and heat through.