Brown Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruit

• 2 cups brown rice
• 3 cups water, boiled
• 1 Tsp olive oil
• ¼ cup slivered almonds
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• Dash of pepper

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2. Coat a pyrex dish with olive oil, add rice and pour boiling water on top. 3. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and allow to cook on middle rack of oven for 1 hour and 5 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes (oven times may vary) rice should be cooked through and fluffy. 4. Before serving top with almonds, dried cranberries and a dash of pepper. *Feeling adventurous? Add orange slices and a dash of cayenne, not only do oranges sweeten the dish they add a nice pop of color and are filled with vitamin C, and cayenne is great for circulation and metabolism.