Riso Arancia - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter
4 medium carrots, cut in 1-inch strips
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. grated orange rind
4 oz. canned green beans, drained
3/4 c. slivered almonds
1/3 c. chopped pistachio nuts
1 c. honey
1 tsp. turmeric
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. long grain brown rice, washed, soaked in cold water for 30 minutes and drained
3 3/4 c. water

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, melt butter over moderate heat.
Add carrots and onions.
Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes or until onion is soft, but not browned.
Stir in orange rind, green beans, almonds, pistachios, honey, turmeric and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.