IACP "5 Ingredient Challenge" recipe contest winner- Christy Hedges Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings.

3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 onion, minced 1 pinch saffron 10 dried apricots, chopped 1 cup long grain white rice 2 cups water 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped shelled pistachios, roasted   Melt butter in a heavy 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and saffron; sauté until onion is golden. Add apricots and rice; continue to sauté until rice becomes opaque. Add water and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer covered 15 to 20 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork. To serve, place rice in desired serving dish and garnish with pistachios.

Meal Part: Side Dish   Preparation: Five Ingredients or Less, Quick and Easy   Special Diets: Vegetarian   Main Ingredient: Fruit, Nuts   Cuisine Type: American

Nutrition Facts Serving Size 4 Amount Per Serving Calories 1126   % Daily Value* Total Fat 19g Cholesterol 23mg Sodium 441mg Total Carbohydrate 244g Dietary Fiber 32g Protein 18g