Note: This goes good with the Apple Chutney Chops recipe, pictured above
1 small onion, chopped 1 celery rib, chopped 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1 cup water 1 cup apple cider or juice |
1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups uncooked instant rice 1 small red apple, chopped 1/2 cup chopped walnuts |
1. In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add the water, cider, salt and cinnamon; bring to a boil.
2. Stir in the rice, apple and walnuts. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Makes 6 servings.
Prep/total time: 25 minutes
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 173 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
Source: Taste of Home, "Walnut Apple Rice," https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/walnut-apple-rice/