SAUSAGE & APRICOT BALSAMIC RICE
 “Rice to the Rescue!” Recipe Contest Winner - Tricia Brown
Yield: Makes 8 servings.
Ingredients
• 1 (12-ounce) package sage-flavored pork sausage
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 cups cooked long grain rice
• 3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1 cup coarsely chopped roasted, salted cashew nuts
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Crumble sausage into a large non-stick skillet.
Stirring periodically, cook over medium heat until browned, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Drain grease from pan.
Add maple syrup and vinegar; stir and cook 2 to 3 minutes to blend.
Add rice, apricots, cashews, salt and pepper; stir over medium heat until blended.
Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 426
Total Fat 25g
Cholesterol 29mg
Sodium 630mg
Total Carbohydrate 41g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Protein 10g
USA Rice Federation (www.usarice.com)
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