Ingredients

· 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
· 1/2 cup brown rice
· 3/4 cup wild rice
· 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
· 1 orange, peel and pith removed, segmented and sliced (about 2/3 cup)
· 10 large basil leaves, sliced into ribbons(about 1/3 cup)
· 1/4 cup minced red onion
· 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
Dressing
· 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
· 3 tablespoons olive oil
· 1 tablespoon orange juice
· 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
· 1/2 teaspoon honey
· 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2. Combine brown rice, wild rice, and chicken broth in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until all liquid is evaporated and rice is fully cooked, 45 to 55 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
3. Transfer rice to a medium bowl. Add orange, basil, red onion, pistachios, and orange zest; mix.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, orange juice, mustard, honey, and salt. Pour dressing over the rice mixture and toss.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 250 calories, 7g protein, 33g carbohydrate, 10g fat (2g saturated), 3g fiber --Fitness Magazine, Jan. 2009