FRUITED RICE STUFFING

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I love this with ham or pork roast and the kids enjoy it. A little sweet and a little savory. Can all be done in a rice cooker after sauteing the onions and celery. Stir in raisins plumped in sherry and segments of mandarin oranges prior to serving.

Provided by Kristie Ghioni

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
½ cup sliced celery
¼ cup minced onions
1 cup orange juice
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup uncooked rice
2 teaspoons orange zest
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning

Steps:

Melt butter in a deep skillet over medium heat. Stir in celery and onions; cook and stir until tender but crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
Mix orange juice, chicken broth, rice, orange zest, and poultry seasoning into the vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat; cover. Simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.2 calories, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 294.9 mg, Sugar 6.4 g