California Rice Pilaf

2 T grated orange peel

2 T chopped fresh cilantro

2 T olive oil

Cook up 2 cups of white rice. I use the California organic Basmati rice from Trader Joe's.

Stir in ½ c chopped pecans

½ c golden raisins

into cooked rice

Add a pinch each of salt and pepper

Pour orange juice mixture over rice, toss and serve hot

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