Brown Rice Pilaf

1  teaspoon		extra-virgin olive oil
2/3  cup		long-grain brown rice
1-1/3  cups		water
1/4  cup		currants
1/4  cup		slivered or sliced almonds, toasted

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Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and stir until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low simmer, cover and cook until the rice is tender, 30 to 40 minutes (see Tips). Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and toss with currants and almonds.

Tips: To toast slivered or sliced nuts, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.