Fruited rice w/ mushrooms & almonds

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       Title: FRUITED RICE W/ MUSHROOMS & ALMONDS
  Categories: Ethnic, Asian, Vegetables, Low-cal
       Yield: 8 servings
  
       2 c  Basmati Rice uncooked
     1/2 c  Diced dried apples
     1/2 c  Diced dried apricots
     1/2 c  Dried dates chopped
     1/2 c  Raisins
     1/2 c  Prunes pitted and chopped
     1/2 c  Slivered almonds
       1 c  Mushrooms fresh sliced
       1 ts Salt
       1 ts Cinnamon ground
            Water as needed for rice
  
   Put water into a large pot and bring to a boil. Add rice, stir, and
   reduce heat. Add the fruits & salt. cook for 15 minutes on Medium
   heat. Add remaining ingredients, stir, cover and continue for balance
   of cooking time. Stir as needed.
   Note: This dish may be served as a meatless maindish or as a sidedish
   for poultry, fish, or beef. It is especially good with veal.
  
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