Sunshine Rice
Hot sauce and almonds make this rice dish explode with flavor. Only one pot is needed making this an easy and delicious side dish.
Ingredients
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Metric
- 22 ml vegetable oil
- 300 ml celery (finely chopped, with leaves)
- 350 ml onion (finely chopped)
- 240 ml water
- 120 ml orange juice
- 30 ml lemon juice
- 1 dash hot sauce
- 240 ml white rice (long-grain, uncooked)
- 60 ml almonds (slivered)
Steps
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Heat oil in medium saucepan. Add celery and onions and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add water, juices, and hot sauce. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice and bring back to a boil. Let stand covered until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in almonds. Serve immediately as a side dish for a fish entree.
Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | 309 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 6.0 g |
| Fat | 10.0 g |
| Carbs | 50.0 g |
| Fiber | 3.0 g |
| Sodium | 34 mg |
Source
USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Public domain (U.S. government work)