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     Title: Ms. Bede's Colorful Pistachio Pilaf
Categories: Pasta, Poultry, Wine, Nuts
     Yield: 4 servings

    16 tb Butter
     3 c  Long-grain white rice
     2 c  Vermicelli noodles
     4 c  Chicken broth
     2 c  Champagne
     1 ts Salt
   1/4 c  Pomegranate arils
   1/2 c  Pistachios; shelled, roasted
          - salted

 Melt butter in large saucepan.

 Add dry rice and noodles to pan and sauté, stirring
 constantly, until rice is golden brown and makes a
 popping sound, approx. 7-10 minutes.

 In a separate pot bring chicken broth and champagne to a
 boil. Slowly pour over rice mixture.

 Add salt, dried cranberries, and pistachios.

 Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and
 simmer 25-30 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.

 Serve warm.

 Pamela Nisevich Bede, M.S., R.D.

 RECIPE FROM: https://www.livestrong.com

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