Brown Rice Peach Crisp

Delicious and wholesome brown rice and peach crisp with a whole wheat crumble topping and a garnish of slivered almonds.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
1 1/2 cups fresh peach chunks*
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar - divided use
1/2 cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds
Whipped cream or ice cream (optional)

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine rice, peach chunks and 1/4 cup sugar in buttered shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
2. Combine flour, remaining 1/4 cup sugar and spices in small bowl; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle flour mixture over rice; sprinkle nuts on top.
3. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°F) for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.

Makes 6 servings.

*Frozen unsweetened peach slices or 1 (16-ounce) can sliced peaches in fruit juice, drained, may be substituted.

Recipe provided courtesy of the USA Rice Federation.