How many calories are in Sunshine Rice?

One serving has 309 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings (1/3 cup (245g) each).

How much protein is in Sunshine Rice?

6 g of protein per serving, with 50 g of carbohydrates and 10 g of fat.

What do I need to make Sunshine Rice?

9 ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 1/4 cups celery (finely chopped, with leaves), 1 1/2 cups onion (finely chopped), 1 cup water, 1/2 cup orange juice and 2 tablespoons lemon juice ….

Sunshine Rice

Name: Sunshine Rice
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 1/4 cups celery (finely chopped, with leaves); 1 1/2 cups onion (finely chopped); 1 cup water; 1/2 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 dash hot sauce; 1 cup white rice (long-grain, uncooked); 1/4 cup almonds (slivered)

Hot sauce and almonds make this rice dish explode with flavor. Only one pot is needed making this an easy and delicious side dish.

309kcal per serving

6 gprotein

50 gcarbohydrates

10 gfat

4servings (1/3 cup (245g))

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil nutrition facts
1 1/4 cups celery (finely chopped, with leaves) nutrition facts
1 1/2 cups onion (finely chopped) nutrition facts
1 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice nutrition facts
2 tablespoons lemon juice nutrition facts
1 dash hot sauce
1 cup white rice (long-grain, uncooked) nutrition facts
1/4 cup almonds (slivered) nutrition facts

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Nutrition facts per serving

Nutrient	Per serving	% DV
Calories	309 kcal
Total fat	10 g	13%
Saturated fat	1 g	5%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Sodium	34 mg	1%
Total carbohydrates	50 g	18%
Dietary fiber	3 g	11%
Total sugars	6 g
Added sugars	0 g	0%
Protein	6 g	12%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Calcium	67 mg	5%
Iron	2 mg	11%
Potassium	343 mg	7%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Heat oil in medium saucepan. Add celery and onions and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
Add water, juices, and hot sauce. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice and bring back to a boil. Let stand covered until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Stir in almonds. Serve immediately as a side dish for a fish entree.

Notes

Learn more about: Celery Onions Oranges Lemons

Source

Stay Young at Heart: Cooking the Heart-Healthy Way US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/sunshine-rice, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.