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
Bring water and chicken stock to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan.
Add rice and stir. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove pan from heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
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.