NUTTY BROWN RICE PILAF

• 1 tsp. vegetable oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
• Pinch cinnamon
• 1 cup long grain or parboiled brown rice.
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1/3 cup dried currants or raisins
• 1 tsp grated lemon rind
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• 2 green onions, sliced.

In heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper and cinnamon, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add rice; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add stock, currants and lemon rind; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 35 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, Let stand, covered for 5 minutes; fluff with fork. Sprinkle with pine nuts and onions. Makes 4 servings