Tropical Rice Recipe                               

A perfect side-dish for fish or chicken.

4 cups water
2 cups white rice
2 teaspoons reduced calorie margarine
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (16 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (15 ounce) can chunky fruit cocktail, drained

Bring water to boil over high heat. Add rice, butter and salt and return to boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes

or until all liquid is absorbed. Place cooked rice in a large bowl. Add honey, spices and fruit and toss lightly.

Makes 8 Servings
Serving Size: 6 ounces

Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 306
Total fat: 1 gram
Saturated fat: trace
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 155 mg
Carbohydrate: 73 grams
Protein: 4 grams
Dietary fiber: 2 grams