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.