Brazilian Orange Rice
This Brazilian Orange Rice is an easy, mild dish that brings a unique citrus flavor to your table. Featuring brown basmati rice infused with orange zest, chili powder, and garlic, it offers a delightful balance of savory and sweet notes. Finished with pine nuts and black olives, it makes for a vibrant and satisfying side or main.
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Ingredients for 4 Servings
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2 cups
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1 cup
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1/2 teaspoon
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2 tablespoons
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1 1/2 teaspoons
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1/4 teaspoon
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1 teaspoon
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1 teaspoon
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1/2 cup
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1/4 cup
Time
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Method
- Combine water, basmati rice, salt, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, brown sugar and orange zest.
- Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat 40 to 45 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in pine nuts and black olives and serve. (It's nice to garnish with orange slices).
Notes:
An easy, mild rice with a unique flavor. You can use chopped Brazil nuts to be authentic, but since I really don't like them, I use pine nuts. (It's nice to garnish with orange slices).
Serving info: Total recipe: 750g · Yields 4 portions · Portion size: 188g
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 193 | 363 | 18% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 21.6 | 40.5 | 15% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 0.6 | 1.2 | 2% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 1.4 | 2.6 | 9% |
| Protein (g) | 3.2 | 6.0 | 12% |
| Total fat (g) | 11.1 | 20.7 | 27% |
| ↳ Saturated (g) | 1.2 | 2.2 | 11% |
| ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 5.0 | 9.3 | - |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 3.8 | 7.1 | - |
| ↳ Trans (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| Sodium (mg) | 190 | 357 | 16% |
| Calcium (mg) | 13.6 | 25.5 | 2% |
| Iron (mg) | 1.0 | 1.9 | 11% |
| Potassium (mg) | 121 | 227 | 5% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
Ingredient data sources
- Brown basmati rice — 190g — Rice, brown, long-grain, raw — USDA FDC
- Olive oil — 27g — Oil, olive, salad or cooking — USDA FDC
- Pine nuts — 67g — Nuts, pine nuts, dried — USDA FDC
- Black olives — 34g — Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large) — USDA FDC
- Spices and sugar — 10g — Generic composite data — USDA FDC
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet). Vitamin B12 is 0µg as this is a fully plant-based recipe.
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45 mins
