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Sunshine Rice

Sunshine Rice

25 Ratings
25 Ratings
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MyPlate Kitchen
Makes: 4 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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

  • 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)

Directions

  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, 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.
  4. Stir in almonds. Serve immediately as a side dish for a fish entree.

Notes

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Source:

Stay Young at Heart: Cooking the Heart-Healthy Way
US Department of Health and Human Services
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/3 cup (245g)
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

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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

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruits 1/4 cups
Vegetables 3/4 cups
Grains 1 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces

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