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Yield:
8
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
2 can vegetable broth - (14 oz ea)
2 cup long-grain brown rice
1/2 cup roasted salted cashews coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sliced pitted dates - (abt 7 oz)
4 x green onions thinly sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Salt to taste
Instructions:
Instructions: Bring broth to boil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Mix in rice. Return to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook without stirring until rice is tender, about 40 minutes. Spread out rice in large baking pan and cool.

Transfer rice to large bowl. Add cashews, dates, and green onions; toss to blend. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, chopped cilantro, and ground cinnamon in small bowl. Add to rice and toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

This recipe yields 8 to 10 servings.

Comments: Nuts, lemon juice, and fresh herbs punch up this terrific side dish.

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