ORANGE CILANTRO RICE

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Bright flavors meld to produce a one-of-a-kind rice dish. To really bring out the orange flavor, try using juice with lots of pulp.

Provided by Wannabe Gardener

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons butter
½ cup diced onion
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt to taste
1 ½ cups orange juice
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in onion, and cook until tender. Mix in rice, and season with cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt. Cook and stir until rice is golden brown. Pour in orange juice and broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Remove cooked rice from heat, and gently mix in cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 3.6 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 208.6 mg, Sugar 6 g

Emily Earl
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I made this rice for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Mosa Khan
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This rice is so good! I love the pop of citrus from the orange and the freshness from the cilantro.


Nado Hassan
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I'm always looking for new and exciting rice recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The orange and cilantro add a unique and refreshing twist to the classic rice dish.


Earney Rose
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This is a must-try recipe for anyone who loves flavorful rice dishes. It's sure to become a favorite.


Abeda Jacobs
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The flavors in this rice are incredible. The orange and cilantro complement each other perfectly.


Jake Ninham
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This was my first time making orange cilantro rice and it turned out amazing! I was so impressed with how easy it was to make and how delicious it tasted.


Sakura Miya
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I've made this rice several times now and it's always a hit. It's so versatile and goes well with so many different dishes.


Margaret Kasiti
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Great recipe! I made this for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved it.


Traci Slutter-Sykes
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Easy to make and delicious! I used basmati rice and it turned out perfect. The rice was fluffy and flavorful.


Gage Wattle
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This orange cilantro rice recipe was a hit with my family! The flavors were so fresh and vibrant. I especially loved the citrusy tang from the oranges. Will definitely be making this again.


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