Pine Nut and Orange Wild Rice

Pine Nut and Orange Wild Rice
1 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup water
1 pkg. long grain and wild rice (6 oz)
1/2 cup pine nuts,toasted
2 T. chopped fresh parsley
2 to 4 T. extra virgin olive oil
2 T. grated orange rind
2 T. orange juice
1/4 t. freshly ground pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Combine raisins and water in a small pan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Drain and set aside. Cook rice as pkg. directs. Combine rice, reserved raisins, pine nuts and next 5 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve at once. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Source: Karon Owen Bowdre, Tender Caring Hands Cookbook, Auxiliary of the Children's Hospital of Alabama, Birmingham Alabama
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