Orange Rice

 

 

1-1/2 cups carrots, sliced

1/3 cup orange juice

1/3 cup raisins (optional)

1 cup instant rice

1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind

 

Directions

 

In a medium saucepan, cook the carrots in just enough water to cover them for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain. Reserve 3/4 cup of carrot liquid.

 

In another medium saucepan, combine 3/4 cup carrot liquid, orange juice and the raisins. Bring to a full boil.

 

Add in the rice and the orange rind, stirring to blend. Cover and remove pan from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked carrots before serving.

 

Makes 4 servings.