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Side dishesKidney Cooking | Georgia Council on Renal NutritionBreads & StarchesRice O’BrienIngredients1½ cup water1 cup rice, uncooked½ cup onion, thinly sliced or chopped¼ cup green pepper, chopped¼ cup carrots, shredded¼ teaspoon red pepper½ teaspoon black pepper½ teaspoon thyme or rosemary1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon margarineYield: 4 servingsServing size: ½ cupDirections1. In a large saucepan with water boiling, combine all ingredients.2. Let simmer in covered pan for 15 minutes (do not stir).3. Remove from pan; fluff rice lightly with fork.Nutritional content per serving207 calories 1 gram trans fat 32 milligrams sodium4 grams protein 0 milligrams cholesterol 125 milligrams potassium3 grams total fat 40 grams carbohydrate 64 milligrams phosphorus1 saturated fat 1 gram fiber 21 milligrams calciumSuggestions• May add meat to ingredients, such as cooked and drained ground beef.• May use additional vegetables, such as corn or okra.• May add other seasonings, such as paprika or 2 teaspoons Mrs. Dash® for seasonings listed.— 59 —