ORANGE RICE MEDLEY

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My family especially enjoys this lovely, slightly sweet side dish. It looks so pretty with the harvest colors of chopped green and red peppers and orange slices tucked in with the rice. -Zita Wilensky, North Miami, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained and coarsely chopped

Steps:

In a saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and peppers in oil until tender. Add rice; stir until lightly browned. Add broth, orange juice, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in oranges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.