Rice Dish

Bake uncovered at 350º for 1 3/4 hrs.

After baking, discard bay leaves.

Serve (stir, if you want it more mixed)
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 or nut milk & heat on med. high while stirring for 3 - 5 min.

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

Preheat oven at 350º
Put:
1 c pitted dates
2 T almond butter (taste for freshness)
1 t salt
2 c water
in a blender & blend for 30 sec.
Pour in a large casserole dish.

Add to the large casserole dish:
2 c rinsed brown rice
1/2 c unsweetened shredded
coconut or flakes
1/2 c whole almonds (taste for freshness)
2 bay leaves
7 c water
& stir.