Pecan-Orange Rice
Recipe from Family Circle

Nutty tasting basmati rice blends beautifully with peas, pecans, and mandarin oranges in this flavorful side dish. Brown sugar adds just a hint of sweetness.


Pecan-Orange Rice

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Servings: Makes 12 servings.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 23 mins
Related Categories: Oranges, Quick and Easy, Rice, Vegetarian Rice
 
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Ingredients
  • 6  tablespoons
    unsalted butter
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  • 3  large
    shallots, finely chopped
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  • 6  cups
    water
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  • 1  tablespoon
    salt
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  • 3  cups
    basmati or Texmati rice
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  • 1 
    box (10 ounces) frozen peas
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  • 3  tablespoons
    light-brown sugar
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    cayenne pepper
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  • 1  cup
    pecan pieces
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  • 2  cans
    (8.25 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
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Directions
1.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large (5-quart) saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots; saute 4 minutes or until softened. Add water and salt; bring to boiling. Add rice and peas; reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
2.
Heat remaining 3 tablespoons butter, the sugar and pepper in skillet over medium heat until melted. Add nuts; cook, stirring, 3 minutes, until toasted. (Can be made a day ahead; store airtight at room temperature.)
3.
To serve, stir pecans and mandarin oranges into rice. Makes 12 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 362, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 615 mg, Carbohydrate 57 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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