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Orange Rice Pilaf Recipe

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Flavorful side dish that works well with chicken or fish.

Orange Rice Pilaf Recipe (+)

Directions

In saucepan, over medium heat, cook celery and green onions in butter until tender (4-5 minutes).
Add rice and cook another 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add orange juice, salt and one cup water.
Heat to boiling.
Reduce heat and cover, simmering the rice for approximately 30 minutes if just using long grain rice, until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
If using long grain and wild rice mixture cook for approximately 45 minutes. If all liquid is absorbed before the rice is done, add another 1/2 cup of orange juice.
Continue simmering until rice is tender.
Shut off heat, gently stir in orange pieces and almonds.

Container: large saucepan

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Serving Description: 1 cup

Servings: 6

Enter desired servings:

Ingredients

-		1/4 cup butter
-		1/2 cup celery - chopped
-		1/4 cup green onions - chopped
-		1 cup long grain and wild rice - or just long grain rice
-		1 cup orange juice - more if needed
-		1 teaspoon salt
-		1 orange - peeled and cut into small pieces
-		1/4 cup almonds - toasted and slivered
-		1 cup water

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