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Sunshine Rice

4 servings

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. USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Stay Young at Heart: Cooking the Heart-Healthy Way — US Department of Health and Human Services — National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (public domain), via myplate.food

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil — or cooking oil of choice
  • 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 long-grain white rice, dry
  • 1/4 cup almonds, slivered

Method

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat oil in medium saucepan.
  3. Add celery and onions and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. Add water, orange and lemon juice, and hot sauce.
  5. Bring to a boil.
  6. Stir in rice and bring back to a boil.
  7. Let stand covered until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  8. Stir in almonds.
  9. Serve immediately as a side dish for a fish entree.

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