Side Dish Recipes:
Apple and Brown Rice Pilaf
Apple and Carrot Casserole
Apple Barley Pilaf
Apple Butter Bread
Apple Curry Rice
Glazed Apples and Raisins
Golden Apples and Yams
Sauteed Apple Slices with Apricot Sauce
Scalloped Virginia Apples
Slow-Cooked Apple Butter
Squash and Apple Bake
Sweet Potatoes and Apples

Apple Curry Rice

1/2 cup water
1 Fuji apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
1/2 cup raisins
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
3 cups cooked brown rice (cooked in 3/4 cup apple juice and 1 3/4 cups water, 2 tsp. curry powder if desired)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Salt to taste

Pour the water into a 2-cup glass measure and microwave on high for 1 minute. Add the raisins and soak for 5 minutes. Drain, and set aside. Place the oil, onion, curry powder, and pepper in a 2-quart microwavable casserole and stir to combine. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until the onions are tender. Add the apple tossing well to coat; stir in the rice. Re-cover and cook on high for 3 to 5 minutes, or until rice is heated through. Add the raisins. Re-cover and let stand for 2 minutes. Add salt to taste, if desired, and serve. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: Calories, 341; Fat, 9 g; Cholesterol, 0.0 mg; Fiber, 5 g; Sodium, 16 mg. Percent calories from Fat, 23%.