Brown Rice Pilaf with Kiwi Fruit

1 1/3 cups water
1 1/3 cups unsweetened apple juice
1 cup uncooked long-grain brown rice
2 Tbsp. currants or raisins
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
2/3 cup peeled, coarsely chopped kiwifruit (about 2)
¼ cup diced unpeeled red apple
¼ tsp. grated orange rind and diced sections

 

Combine water, apple juice and rice in a large saucepan. 

Bring to a boil; add rice, currants and cinnamon, stirring well. 

Reduce heat, cover and simmer rice for 45 minutes.

Meanwhile, chop kiwi and apple, zest orange and set aside.  Remove rice from heat and add kiwi mixture; toss gently.

 

Yield: 4 cups

PER SERVING:     
CALORIES: 125     
FAT: 0.8g             SATURATED FAT: 0.2g
CHOLESTEROL: 0mg         
FIBER: 2g      
SODIUM: 4mg
CARBOHYDRATE 26 g
PROTEIN 2 g

WeightWatchers Points:  2

 

Diabetic Exchange: 1 carbohydrate, 1/2 fruit

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