Heart-Healthy Sunshine Rice Recipe

April 7th, 2017
Healthy Lifestyle

Heart-Healthy Sunshine Rice Recipe
HEART-HEALTHY SUNSHINE RICE 

This citrusy rice contains almonds, celery, and onions, but no added salt for a flavorful low sodium side dish.

Ingredients
1 and ½ Tbsp  vegetable oil
1 and ¼ cup  finely chopped celery with leaves
1 and ½ cup  finely chopped onion
1 cup  water
dash  hot sauce
1 cup  long-grain white rice, uncooked
¼ cup  slivered almonds

Directions
1. Heat oil in medium saucepan. Add celery and onions and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
2. Add water, juices, and hot sauce. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice and bring back to a boil. Let stand covered until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
3. Stir in almonds. Serve immediately as a side dish for a fish entree.

Yield: 4 servings    Serving size: 1/3 cup

Nutrition Facts
Each serving provides:
Calories: 182
Total fat: 7 g
Saturated fat: less than 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 21 mg

Article Source
1. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, USA.