Country Breakfast Cereal

1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup seedless raisins or dried cranberries
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 1/4 cups water (see note)
Milk or cream (optional)
Honey or brown sugar (optional)
Fresh fruit or toasted nuts (optional)

Combine rice, butter, salt, raisins and cinnamon with water in 2- to 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil; stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 40 to 50 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork.

Serve with milk or cream, honey or brown sugar, and fresh fruit or nuts, if desired.

Makes 6 servings.

NOTE: For moister rice, add 1/4 cup water.

Per serving: 168 calories, 3 grams protein, 3 grams fat, 34 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams dietary fiber, 5 milligrams cholesterol and 114 milligrams sodium