Ingredients

1½cupsbrown rice

4cupswater

10ozasparagus tips,(1 can), drained

1red bell pepper,seeded, diced

2red apples,cored, diced

¼cupgolden raisins

½cupheavy cream

1tspcurry powder

1tsplemon juice

salt and pepper,to taste

Preparation

Combine the rice and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes, until rice is tender. Drain, if necessary, and cool.

While the rice is cooling, place the golden raisins in a bowl, and fill with enough hot water to cover. Let soak for 20 minutes to plump. Drain.

In a medium bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Fold in the curry powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

In a separate bowl, stir together the brown rice, asparagus, red pepper, apples, and raisins. Fold into the curry cream, and chill.

Serve and enjoy!