CHRISTMAS RICE

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 156 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

mohammed said Behlim
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This rice is the perfect comfort food.


Kim Namjoonie
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I can't wait to make this rice again for my next party.


Avis Elmore (Aveybaby Prime)
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This rice is a must-try for anyone who loves creamy and cheesy dishes.


Destiny Solomon
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect side dish for any occasion.


Tofick Siraj
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This rice is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can customize it with different ingredients to suit my taste.


Jibon Mia
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I've made this rice several times now and it's always perfect. It's my go-to recipe for holiday meals.


Hilarious Puppets
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I made this rice for a holiday party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Ester Sangweni
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This recipe was a little more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The rice was so delicious and it was a hit with my family.


Unique Rai
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I'm not a fan of rice, but I really enjoyed this recipe. It was so creamy and cheesy, I couldn't resist.


Kevin Jamieson
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This rice is so flavorful and delicious. I can't wait to make it again.


Kulwa Sabu
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I love the creamy texture of this rice. It's so comforting and satisfying.


Jaden R
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This rice is the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. It's easy to make and it always impresses my guests.


Isaac Donkor
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I made this rice for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


master technical
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I wasn't sure how the combination of flavors in this recipe would work, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious!


Toby Bagwell
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This recipe was easy to follow and the rice turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Rujina Bagom
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I'm not a huge fan of rice, but this dish changed my mind. It was so creamy and cheesy, I couldn't get enough of it.


Jenisha Tamang
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This rice was so fluffy and flavorful. I added some extra spices to give it a little kick and it was perfect.


TOBSE GAMER
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I've been making this Christmas rice recipe for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is perfect and it's always cooked to perfection.


Dj HRIDOY
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This Christmas rice was a hit with my family! It was so easy to make and it tasted delicious.