BRAZILIAN ORANGE RICE

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This is a favorite with fish or chicken, an easy, mild rice with a unique flavor. You can use chopped Brazil nuts to be authentic, but since I really don't like them, I use pine nuts.

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h5m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups water
1 cup brown basmati rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon orange zest (tangerine is good, also)
1/2 cup pine nuts (or chopped Brazil nuts if you like)
1/4 cup sliced black olives

Steps:

  • Combine water, basmati rice, salt, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, brown sugar and orange zest.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat about 40 to 45 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in pine nuts and black olives and serve.
  • (It's nice to garnish with orange slices).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.3, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 507.2, Carbohydrate 53.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 3, Protein 8.3

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