• Prep Time: 15 min

  • Cook Time: 1 hr

  • Serving Size: 1 cup

  • Serves: 5

  • Prep Time: 15 min

  • Cook Time: 1 hr

  • Serving Size: 1 cup

  • Serves: 5

Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 1 hr. Serving Size: 1 cup Serves: 5

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup (228g) 5 servings per container
Amount per serving
Calories 280
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 135mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 21g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 4g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 458mg 10%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

This recipe also has:

Vitamin C: 42% Daily Value

INGREDIENTS

2 cups cooked and cooled brown rice

½ cup celery, diced

¾ cup raisins

¼ cup chopped nuts

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon orange juice

¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

3 green onions, sliced

1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges packed in juice, drained

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

STEPS

  1. Rinse all fresh produce and outside of can of mandarin oranges before preparing food.
  2. Mix all ingredients together in medium-sized bowl.
  3. Chill for 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

IDEAS

  • Use any type of chopped nuts, including almonds, walnuts, or pecans.
  • Substitute 1 tablespoon dried parsley instead of fresh parsley.
  • Substitute 1 tablespoon vinegar for orange juice.
  • Try adding ¾ cup diced green peppers or any other crunchy vegetable.
  • Substitute cooked whole wheat couscous for brown rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup (124g) 8 servings per container
Amount per serving
Calories 250
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 330mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 9g 32%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 2g Added Sugars 4%
Protein 12g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 160mg 4%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

This recipe also has:

Vitamin C: 23% Daily Value

*Adapted from a University of Oregon Food Hero recipe

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*Adapted from a University of Oregon Food Hero recipe

This material was funded by the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program–SNAP. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.