Asian-Style Rice

A crunchy rice dish that’s low on fat and sodium but high on flavor!

Prep time            15 minutes

Cook time           40 minutes

Yields                   10 servings

Serving Size        ½ C

Ingredients

1½ C water

1 C chicken stock or broth; skim fat from the top

1⅓ C uncooked long-grain white rice

2 tsp vegetable oil

2 Tbsp finely chopped onion

1 C finely chopped celery

2 Tbsp finely chopped green pepper

½ C chopped pecans

¼ tsp ground sage

½ C sliced water chestnuts

¼ tsp nutmeg

Ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Bring water and chicken stock to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan.
2. Add rice and stir. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Remove pan from heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
4. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Sauté the onion and celery over moderate heat for 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients, including reserved cooked rice.
5. Fluff with a fork before serving.

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