Almond Rice Dish

(Can be made the day before.
Let cool & refrigerate overnight.
Warm up in the morning.)

Preheat oven at 350º

Put:
2 c rinsed brown rice
1/3 c unsweetened shredded
coconut or flakes
1/3 c whole, sliced or slivered almonds
2 bay leaves
1 T almond butter
1/3 - 1/2 c honey
1 t salt
8 c water
in a large glass pan or casserole dish & stir.

Bake uncovered at 350º for 1 3/4 hrs.

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After baking, discard bay leaves.

Serve
or cool down & refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Can freeze, but will need to be thawed, then put in a pot with a little water & heat on med. high while stirring for 3 - 5 min.