Robb`s Curried Rice with Apricots and Almonds

4 tb Olive oil

2 c Rice

2 3/4 c Vegetable stock

1 ts Salt

1/4 ts Black pepper

1/2 c Dried apricots, diced

1/2 c Slivered almonds, toasted

1 ts Curry powder

Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add rice & stir until all grains are coated. Stir in stock, salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a simmer. Add apricots, almonds & curry powder. Stir until incorprated evenly in mixture. Bake, covered, at 350F 40 t0 50 minutes until all liquid is absorbed. Recipe by Robb Dabbs