Best Orange Rice Medley Recipes

RICE MEDLEY

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In this easy recipe, ordinary rice is dressed up with peas, shredded carrot and seasonings. This fresh-tasting and colorful side dish goes great with a variety of meaty main courses.-Doyle Rounds, Bridgewater, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2-1/4 cups water
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 carrot, shredded
1-1/2 teaspoons salt-free herb seasoning
1 teaspoon low-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat; add lemon juice. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts :

CITRUS RICE

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Rice is favored in my family so I make this pleasant, citrus side dish often.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup butter
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 cup orange juice
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium orange, peeled, seeded and cut into small pieces
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute celery and onions in butter until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. , Add the orange juice, water and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. , Remove from the heat. Gently stir in orange pieces; sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.