Orange Rice (Citrus Rice with Cranberries)
A vibrant and flavorful rice dish combining the zest of oranges with sweet cranberries, perfect as a side or light main.
Ingredients
Dairy & Oils
- 3 tbsp butter
- ½ onion onion (diced)
Grains
- 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice ((basmati, jasmine, or other variety))
Fruits & Juices
- 1 orange orange (zested)
- ½ cup orange juice
Broth & Liquids
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth ((1 ¾ cups for stovetop method))
- 2 bay leaves bay leaves
- ¾ tsp salt
Dried Fruits
- ½ cup dried cranberries (diced)
Green Onions
- 3 green onions green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pot over medium heat and sauté diced onion until translucent.
- Add rice and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Stir in orange zest, orange juice, chicken broth, bay leaves, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove bay leaves, stir in cranberries and chopped green onions, and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a nuttier flavor, toast the rice before cooking.