SUNSHINE RICE
A citrus taste, combined with almonds, celery, and onions—but no added salt—make this side dish a new classic. Try it with fish.
Yield: 4 servings
1 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/4 C celery, finely chopped, with leaves
1 1/2 C onion, finely chopped
1 C water
1/2 C orange juice
2 Tbsp lemon juice
dash hot sauce
1 C long grain white rice, uncooked
1/4 C slivered almonds
1. Heat oil in medium saucepan. Add celery and onions, and sauté until tender (about 10 minutes).
2. Add water, juices, and hot sauce. Bring to boil. Stir in rice and bring back to boil. Let stand covered until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
3. Stir in almonds. Serve immediately.
Serving size: 1/3 cup - Each serving provides:
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
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