sunshine rice

a citrus taste, combined with almonds, celery, and onions—but no added salt—makes

this side dish a new classic . . . try it with fish!

Ingredients:

1½ Tbsp vegetable oil

1¼ C celery, with leaves, rinsed and finely chopped

1½ C onion, finely chopped

1 C water

½ C orange juice

2 Tbsp lemon juice

Dash hot sauce

1 C instant white rice, uncooked

¼ C slivered almonds

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

1.Heat oil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add celery and onion, and sauté until tender (about 10 minutes).

2 Add water, juices, and hot sauce. Bring to a boil over high heat.

3 Stir in rice, and bring back to a boil. Cover and turn heat down to simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 5–10 minutes.

4 Stir in almonds. Serve immediately.