Wednesday 20 April 2011

Merry Christmas Rice Recipe


The Side Dish blog (the home of Side Dish, Salad, & Soup collection recipes) invites you to try Merry Christmas Rice recipe. Enjoy quick and easy cooking recipes and learn how to make Merry Christmas Rice.

6 Servings | Prep: 5 min. | Cook: 25 min. + standing

Ingredients

2 cups water, divided
1-1/3 cups sugar, divided
2 cups (1/2 pound) fresh or frozen cranberries
1-1/3 cups quick-cooking rice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 apple, peeled and sliced

Directions

In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and 1 cup sugar; bring to a boil. Add the cranberries; return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes or until most of the berries pop, stirring occasionally. Add rice, remaining water, remaining sugar, cinnamon and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in apple. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 278 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 51 mg sodium, 69 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.

From Reminisce Extra December 1993, p47 

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