Christmas Rice

Name: Christmas Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 3 celery ribs, finely chopped; 1/2 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1/2 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups uncooked instant rice; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional

My family has enjoyed this delicious rice dish for many years. With chopped red and green peppers, it's both fresh-tasting and festive-looking. It's the perfect light side dish for a big holiday meal. —Chere Bell, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Ingredients

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional

Directions

In a skillet, saute onion, celery and peppers in butter over medium heat for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from the heat; set aside.
In a saucepan, bring broth to a full boil. Remove from the heat. Quickly stir in rice, celery mixture, pepper, and, if desired, salt. Cover and let stand for 6-7 minutes. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 156 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 362mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Christmas Rice in Taste of Home December/January 1999

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KarenKeefe

Oct 26, 2015

I made this recipe using Minute rice and regular rice. Definitely better using real rice!
L0r1

Dec 5, 2014

have you tried adding a slice or two of bacon cut into slivers and fried along with those veggies.. aroma delight...lol, Lori
kikis

Dec 3, 2014

I have been looking for a delicious rice recipe and this is the one I am going to keep for holiday dinners.
Rhoniek

Apr 1, 2013

My family of 11 loves this dish. It's not just for Christmas. We like to add shredded chicken to it, and make it a main dish.