Walnut Rice

Walnuts give a crunchy pop to this rice dish that also contains flavorful sesame seeds and healthy broccoli.

—VERA WHISNER ELKTON, MD



START TO FINISH: 20 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS


2/3 cup chopped walnuts

1/3 cup chopped onion

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

3 tablespoons butter

1/2 cups hot water

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1/2 cups frozen broccoli florets

1 cup uncooked instant rice

In a large skillet, saute the walnuts, onion, sesame seeds, salt and garlic powder in butter until onion is tender and sesame seeds are golden brown. Add water and soy sauce; bring to a boil. Stir in broccoli and rice. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand 5 minutes or until rice is tender.