Brazilian Wild Rice Blend

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup long grain brown rice
• 1/2 cup wild rice
• 2 cups water (or broth)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind (or lemon rind)
• 1/4 cup kalamata olive, sliced (or black olives)
• 1/4 cup brazil nut, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Cook rice:.

2. 2

   Combine brown and wild rice, 2 cups water or broth, and 1 tbls. olive oil in a pot with tight fitting lid.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil, stirring once. Cover with lid. Reduce heat to simmer and cook 45-50 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove from heat, let stand in covered pot for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Fluff with fork, and salt to taste.

6. 6

   To make Brazilian:.

7. 7

   In a separate bowl, mix together oil, chili powder, garlic powder, honey, salt and orange rind. Pour this mixture into the hot rice and mix lightly. Fold in olives and nuts.

8. 8

   Serve and enjoy!