Sunshine Rice

Hot sauce and almonds make this rice dish explode with flavor. Only one pot is needed making this an easy and delicious side dish.

Prep 5 minCook 15 minTotal 20 minUpdated Jul 3, 202620 minVegetarianVeganGluten Free

Hot sauce and almonds make this rice dish explode with flavor. Only one pot is needed making this an easy and delicious side dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Celery, finely chopped, with leaves
  • 1 piece(s) Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Orange juice
  • 2 cups Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Hot sauce
  • 1 cup White rice, long-grain, uncooked
  • 2 tbsp Almonds, slivered

Instructions

  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.

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