Forbidden Black Rice with Dried Apricots and Pistachios
Rainbow Rice
Ingredients:
3 C water
½ C black Forbidden rice
Extra virgin olive oil
½ small Vidalia onion, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ t ground cumin
¼ C dried apricots, diced
¼ C orange juice
Salt and pepper
2 T dried chives
¼ C shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped
Preparation:
1. Boil lightly salted water to boil the rice, following instructions for length of time (about 45-55 minutes).
2. Right before the rice is ready, heat oil in a nonstick skillet, medium high. Add onion for 2-3 minutes until slightly cooked and transparent. Add pepper, garlic, and cumin, and cook for one minute. Add apricots, orange juice, and salt and pepper. Cook until apricots are plump, about 3 minutes.
3. Remove rice from the heat and drain. Add the rice to the sauteed vegetable mix, and remove from heat. Top with freshly-cut chives and chopped nuts. Serves 4.
Tate's Wellness Company 
I’ve never cooked “forbidden rice,” but it looks delicious and really versatile! Do you know if it has any added nutritional benefit?
Yes! Black rice has as many antioxidants as blueberries and so a must to include in your diet. Apricots are high in fiber and potassium. Enjoy!