Mixed Rice Pilaf With Dried Fruit And Nuts

• 1/2 cup brown rice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large shallot, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 3/4 cup medium-grain white rice
• 1/3 cup shelled roasted, salted pistachios, coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon lime zest

1. Cook brown rice according to package directions with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes or until shallot is translucent. Stir in cranberries, raisins, and coriander; cook, stirring often, 2 minutes. Add white rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
3. Stir in 1 1/2 cups water and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Increase heat to medium-high; bring to a boil, and stir. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 to 18 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Stir in pistachios, cilantro, lime zest, and reserved brown rice.

brown rice, salt, extra virgin olive oil, shallot, garlic, cranberries, raisins, ground coriander, white rice, pistachios, fresh cilantro, lime zest

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/mixed-rice-pilaf (may not work)