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CITRUS RICE PILAF



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Food doesn't have to be made from scratch to have great homemade flavor. Here packaged rice mix gets added flair from crunchy snow peas and water chestnuts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (6.9 ounces) chicken-flavored rice and vermicelli mix
2 tablespoons butter
2-3/4 cups water
1 package (6 ounces) frozen snow peas
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 to 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute rice mix in butter until golden brown. Stir in water and contents of rice seasoning packet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in peas, water chestnuts, marmalade and pepper. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until rice and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SARASOTA'S ALMOND CITRUS RICE PILAF



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A easy flavorful rice dish. I serve with this with many seafood dishes or just a nice side to Mexican dishes as well. Serve this with my recipe #407148. It is a great compliment.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Medium Grain Rice

Time 40m

Yield 4 2/3-1 cup servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/8 cups basmati rice
1/2 cup celery, fine chopped
1 garlic clove, sliced
1/4 cup scallion, fine chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, fine chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup orange juice (too cook the rice in)
1/4 cup vegetable stock
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
salt
pepper
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Rice -- In a medium size sauce pan, melt the butter over medium to medium high heat and add the rice. Lightly toast the rice, not too hot, you don't want it to burn. It will take just a couple of minutes.
  • Liquid -- Add in the broth, orange juice, garlic, thyme, and celery, and cover and cook on medium low until rice has absorbed all the water. About 15 - 20 minutes. Just follow the package directions.
  • Seasoning -- After the rice has cooked. Remove from the stove and add in the scallions, cilantro, almonds, 1 tablespoon orange juice and 1 teaspoon lime juice and zest, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
  • Serve -- Serve in a nice bowl topped with a nice orange slice or some extra almonds. A great flavorful rice. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 36.3, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 6.1

CITRUS RICE PILAF



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Make and share this Citrus Rice Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 dishes, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (7 ounce) package chicken rice pilaf mix, and vermicelli mix
2 tablespoons butter
2 3/4 cups water
1 (6 ounce) package frozen snow peas
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 -2 tablespoon orange marmalade
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute rice mix in butter until golden brown.
  • Stir in water and contents of rice seasoning packet, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in peas, water chestnuts, marmalade, and pepper.
  • Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.8, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 64.7, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.4, Protein 1.8

CITRUS RICE PILAF



Citrus Rice Pilaf image

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups basmati rice
2 cups orange juice
1/2 tablespoon ground coriander
2 scallion, chopped
1 (11-ounce) can mandarin orange, drained
1/2 cup pecans, , chopped

Steps:

  • Combine rice, juice, and coriander in a 6-cup or 1-quart heat-proof dish that fits easily into your pressure cooker. Add rack to cooker and pour in 1 cup water. Using a foil sling, lower dish into cooker. Lock lid and bring to full pressure. Adjust heat and cook for 5 minutes. Naturally release pressure. Use sling to remove dish from cooker. Stir in chopped scallions and oranges, fluffing with a fork to mix. Top with chopped pecans.Cook's Note: If rice is still crunchy after cooking, return cooker to full pressure and cook for 1-2 minutes more. Or, cover bowl with plastic wrap and microwave for 1-2 minutes or until reaches desired tenderness.

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