Cinnamon Rice And Lentils - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. golden raisins
1 Tbsp. apple juice
1 1/2 c. chicken broth
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 c. lentils
1/2 c. brown rice
1 Tbsp. canola oil
2 tsp. grated orange zest
1/4 c. fresh orange juice
1/4 c. chopped fresh mint or lemon balm

Preparation

Combine the raisins with the apple juice.
Set aside to plump. Place the broth and cinnamon stick in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil.
Stir in the lentils, rice, oil and raisins with the apple juice and return to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and cover tightly.
Let the rice simmer, undisturbed, for about 45 minutes. Uncover the pan and toss the rice mix with the remaining ingredients.
Adjust seasoning to taste.
Garnish with a dollop of plain yogurt and pecans.