Quick Cranberry and Feta Risotto

What You Need

• 1 bag Minute Brown Rice (3 cups), prepared as directed, divided
• half of 1/3 cup cranberries
• 1/4 cup feta cheese
• 3 slices Oscar Myer 98% Fat Free Shaved Ham, chopped*
• 1 teaspoon chopped mint (optional)
• Sauce:
• 1 tablespoon chopped shallot
• 1 tablespoon slivered almonds (optional)
• 1/3 cup light cranberry juice
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 teaspoon whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons water
• Salt
• Pepper