Oriental Rice Bowl

Submitted by Shahana

"No need to heat or chill but chilled on a hot summer day would be refreshing. Cooking time includes cooking the rice but not the cooling time. For a main dish - add slivered cooked meat or poultry, thinly sliced carrots and/or bell pepper."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup basmati rice, raw
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 teaspoons lime juice, preferred over lemon
• 1⁄2 cup celery, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 cup green onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise, Miracle Whip
• 1⁄4 cup slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

directions

1. Cook rice following label directions.
2. Stir in margarine and lime juice.
3. Toss lightly with a fork and cool to room temperature.
4. Fold in celery, onion, Miracle Whip and almonds.
5. Spoon into serving bowls.
6. Add salt at table if needed.