Brown Rice Pilaf

By ozzie

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2/3 cup long-grain brown rice
• 1 1/3 cups water
• 1/4 cup currants
• 1/4 cup slivered or sliced almonds, toasted (see Tips)

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and stir until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low simmer, cover and cook until the rice is tender, 30 to 40 minutes (see Tips). Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and toss with currants and almonds.