mushroomrice.jpgPreparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:
1 cup brown basmati rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 cups chicken broth
4 slices center cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
8 oz. white, shitake or portabella mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 cup celery, finely diced
1/2 cup almonds, toasted and roughly chopped

Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, heat the oils over medium heat. Add rice.
2. Stirring constantly, brown the rice in the oil for approximately 5 minutes or until golden in color.
3. Add the water and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low, add mushrooms and celery combining well with rice.
4. Continue to cook over low heat for approximately 30 minutes, or until most all of the broth is absorbed.
6. Add bacon and toasted almonds and toss gently to combine. Enjoy!