Walnut Rice

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022
“I always get compliments whenever I serve it, and there are never any leftovers. The short prep and cooking time is just an added bonus.” -Vera Whisner of Elkton, Maryland

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1-1/2 cups hot water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1-1/2 cups frozen broccoli florets
  • 1 cup uncooked instant rice

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, saute the walnuts, onion, sesame seeds, salt and garlic powder in butter until onion is tender and sesame seeds are golden brown. Add water and soy sauce; bring to a boil. Stir in broccoli and rice. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 320 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 677mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.