Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Entree
Keyword:
green tea, cherry, vidalia onions, rice
Servings: 4
Calories: 135 kcal
Author: Amie Valpone
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1/4
tsp.
sea salt
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1/4
tsp.
freshly ground black pepper
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1
cup
long-grain brown rice
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1 1/2
cups
green tea
brewed and chilled
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1
large Vidalia Onion
finely chopped
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1/4
cup
dried cherries
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2
cups
loosely packed fresh baby spinach
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2
Tbsp.
freshly squeezed orange juice
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1/4
tsp.
fresh orange zest
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1
Tbsp.
sesame seeds
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1/4
cup
finely chopped fresh basil
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In a medium saucepan, boil green tea with salt and pepper. Stir in rice; return to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; cover and cook for 20 minutes then remove from heat and add onions, cherries and spinach. Set aside, covered, for 10 minutes.
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Transfer to a large mixing bowl; add remaining ingredients. Gently toss to combine.
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Serve at room temperature.
Serving Size: 3/4 cup Calories: 115.8 cal • Fat: 1.7 g • Protein: 2.5 g • Carbs: 23.2 g • Fiber: 2.4 g • Sugar: 5.9 g • Sodium: 119.8 mg
Nutrition Facts
Green Tea Rice with Vidalia Onions & Cherries
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 145mg6%
Potassium 268mg8%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 1769IU35%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 82mg8%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.