Microwave Orange Carrot Rice (vegan)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup carrot juice
• 1 teaspoon sunflower oil
• 1 dash salt
• 1 tablespoon orange rind
• 1/2 cup fresh orange section, seeded (from about 1 orange)
• 1/3 cup chopped carrot

Recipe

• 1 steam the carrot chunks on the stovetop or microwave to their desired consistency.
• 2 in a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole dish, combine the rice, water,.
• 3 juice, oil and salt.
• 4 cover, microwave on high for 5 minutes. stir in the orange rind.
• 5 turn the bowl 1/4 turn. microwave on high for an additional 10 minutes, turning the bowl after 5 minutes.
• 6 do not uncover the bowl after pulling it out of the microwave. let it sit covered for an additional 10 minutes or until all of the liquids have been absorbed.
• 7 immediately before serving, fluff with a fork, add orange and carrot pieces and mix gently.