Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups celery (finely chopped
with leaves)
1 1/2 cups onion (finely chopped)
1 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 dash hot sauce
1 cup white rice (long-grain
uncooked)
1/4 cup 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 Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 309 |
| Total Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 34 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Total Sugars | 6 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 67 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 343 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Sunshine Rice. Recipe source: Stay Young at Heart: Cooking the Heart-Healthy Way US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.