Sunshine Rice

Sunshine Rice

A citrus taste, combined with almonds, celery, and onions—but no added

salt—makes this side dish a new classic . . . Try it with fish!

CAL/SERV :

276

PREP TIME :

5 MINS

YIELDS :

4 SERVINGS

COOK TIME:

10 MINS

INGREDIENTS
  • 1½ Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1¼ C celery, with leaves, rinsed and finely chopped
  • 1½ C onion, finely chopped
  • 1 C water
  • ½ C orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • Dash hot sauce
  • 1 C instant white rice, uncooked
  • ¼ C slivered almonds

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Heat oil in a medium-sized saucepan.  Add celery and onion, and sauté until tender (about 10 minutes).
  2. Add water, juices, and hot sauce.  Bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Stir in rice, and bring back to a boil.  Cover and turn heat down to simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 5–10 minutes.
  4. Stir in almonds.  Serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving):

Calories 276, Total fat 6 g, Saturated fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 52 mg, Total fiber 5 g, Protein 7 g, Carbohydrates 50 g, Potassium 406 mg

 Courtesy of National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute