Curry Rice with Apples

Curry Rice with Apples

Ingredients

1-2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 Tbsp. curry powder
1/4 to 1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 to 1/2 cup diced onion
3/4 cup diced Granny Smith apple
1/2-3/4 cup brown rice
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/8 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
salt to taste

How we make it

In a medium sized saucepan, heat the butter
until it melts.

Add the curry powder and the black pepper
and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the onions* and the celery and sauté
for another 3 minutes.

Add water and broth, half the apple** and the rice
and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover
and allow to simmer for about 30 minutes.

Uncover and allow to rest for several minutes.
Fluff with a fork and serve.

Makes 3 - 4 servings.

Notes: * We recommend using a red onion (which we did not)
to provide the dish with a little more color.

         ** We also recommend reserving half of the apples and
adding them about five minutes before the dish is finished in
order to provide a bit more "crunch" as the apples added earlier
will cook to a softer texture.