Asian Style Rice

Asian Style Rice

A crunchy rice dish that’s low on fat and sodium but high on flavor!

CAL/SERV :

139

PREP TIME :

15 MINS

YIELDS :

10 SERVINGS

COOK TIME:

40 MINS

INGREDIENTS
  • 1½ C water
  • 1 C chicken stock or broth; skim fat from the top
  • 1⅓ C uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 tsp vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped onion
  • 1 C finely chopped celery
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped green pepper
  • ½ C chopped pecans
  • ¼ tsp ground sage
  • ½ C sliced water chestnuts
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • Ground black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Bring water and chicken stock to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan.
  2. Add rice and stir. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Remove pan from heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
  4. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Sauté the onion and celery over moderate heat for 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients, including reserved cooked rice.
  5. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition (per serving):

Calories 139, Total fat 5 g,  Saturated fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 86 mg

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 Courtesy of National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute