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Easy Cherry Orange Spiced Rice

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ Cups brown rice
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Large onions, diced
  • 1 Teaspoon of cinnamon
  • ½ Teaspoon of cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 Cup of glace cherries, halved
  • The Juice of 1 orange 
  • 1 Cup of dried orange rind

Instructions

  • Rinse the rice, transfer to a saucepan with 3 cups of water, bring the boil and keep on a high heat for 20 minutes or until the water has reduced (as the water begins to lower be sure to stir so it doesn’t stick to the pan)
  • Add the cherries to a bowl pour in the juice leave aside to soak
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan, add the onions, once browned add the cumin, cinnamon and black pepper, fry for another minute and set aside. 
  • Once the rice is ready, add the onions, drain the cherries, add to the saucepan and stir to combine
  • Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!