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Citrus Rice

Source: Flavorful Seasons Cookbook, by Robyn Webb, ©1996

Basmati rice cooked in chicken broth flavored with mandarin oranges and sauteed peppers.

Rating:
Prep Time:	10 minutes
Cook Time:	25 minutes
Difficulty:	Easy

Nutrition Facts

Makes 12 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	121.6

Total Carbs	23.5 g

Dietary Fiber	0.6 g

Sugars	2.1 g

Total Fat	1.5 g

Saturated Fat	0.4 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.2 g

Potassium	59.3 mg

Protein	3.8 g

Sodium	44.8 mg

Dietary Exchanges 1.5 Fat, 0.2 Vegetables, 0.1 Fruits, 1.1 Starch,

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Servings

Ingredients

3.5
3 1/2 cup low fat unsalted chicken broth 1.5
1 1/2 cup Rice, basmati, white, California, dry 2.0
2 tsp olive oil 0.25
0 1/4 cup minced onion 0.5
0 1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers 0.5
0 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell peppers 2.0
2 tbsp chopped scallions 0.5
0 1/2 cup Mandarin Oranges, canned, with juice 2.0
2 tbsp orange juice 1.0
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1.0
1 pinch salt and pepper

Directions

In a large pot, bring the broth to a boil. Slowly add the rice and return to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice has absorbed the broth.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and peppers and sauté for 5 minutes.
Add the scallions and sauté for 3 more minutes. Add the oranges and orange juice and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the cooked rice, lemon juice, pepper, and salt and toss well to serve.