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.
- 4 Servings
- Less than $3.00
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.
- 4 Servings
- Less than $3.00
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 long-grain white rice, dry
- 1/4 cup almonds, slivered
Steps
1
Wash hands with soap and water.
2
Heat oil in medium saucepan. Add celery and onions and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
3
Add water, orange and lemon juice, 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.
4
Stir in almonds. Serve immediately as a side dish for a fish entree.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1 serving, 1/4 of recipe
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 309 |
| Total Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 3 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0.3 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Total Sugars | 6 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 67 mg |
| Potassium | 343 mg |
| Sodium | 34 mg |
| Copper | 229 mcg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 51 mg |
| Phosphorus | 126 mg |
| Selenium | 11 mcg |
| Zinc | 1 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 10 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 23 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg |
| Vitamin K | 15 mcg |
| Folate | 166 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0.3 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin | 3 mg |
| Choline | 15 mg |
Source:
- Stay Young at Heart: Cooking the Heart-Healthy Way
- US Department of Health and Human Services
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute