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Recipe By : Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat FavoritesServing Size : 6 2/3 cup wild rice --2 1/2 cups hot water1 cup brown rice, preferably long grain1 large tart apple -- Crispen, G. Smith3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 bell pepper any color -- seeded and diced1 cup diced celery1/2 cup minced red onion1/2 cup currants or raisins1/4 cup toasted almonds or walnuts -- chopped or slivered Dressing:1/2 cup orange juice1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or honey1 teaspoon ground coriander1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom1 tablespoon canola or other vegetable oil In a saucepan with a tight fitting lid, soak the wild rice in 1 cup of the hot water for 30 minutes. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups of water, bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer, cover and cook for about 45 minutes, until the rice is tender. When the rice has cooked for about 30 minutes, dice the apple and toss with the lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the peppers, celery, red onions currants or raisins, and almonds or walnuts and set aside. Whisk together all of the dressing . Add the cooked rice and the dressing to the bowl and toss well to combine. Per serving (excluding unknown items): 83 Calories; less than one gram Fat (3% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 20mg Sodium

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