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Orange Rice Pilaf - Recipe

Flavorful side dish that works well with chicken or fish.
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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.
 
 
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Container: large saucepan
Servings: 6
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