FRUITY SPICED RICE

INGREDIENTS:
3 cardamom pods
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cloves
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1/3 cup (80ml) orange juice
1/4 cup (35g) chopped dried pears
1/4 cup (50g) chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup (40g) sultanas
2 cups cooked brown rice
1/4 cup (35g) slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup (35g) shelled pistachios, toasted, chopped

METHOD:
Combine cardamom, cinnamon and cloves in heavy-based pan,cook, stirring, until fragrant.
Add rinds, juice, fruit, rice and nuts, cook, stirring, until hot.
Remove and discard cardamom and cloves before serving.

Serves 6.
Per serve: 6.8g fat.
Calories: 199.
Not suitable if you have diabetes.