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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!
Gather
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
Make it
Method
- 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.
Source & rights
Where this recipe comes from
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; National Institutes of Health; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Keep the Beat Recipes: Deliciously Healthy Dinners. No government endorsement is implied.
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