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Chilled Citrus Grain Bowl

A refreshing rice bowl with mandarin oranges, baby spinach, and dried cranberries in a tangy citrus dressing.
Recipe by Michigan Harvest to Table™
Close up of a bowl with brown rice, mandarin oranges and spinach.
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Cost per servingPer serving$1.12
Makes7 servings
Total timeTotal1 hour 15 minutes
Prep 15 minutes
Prep 15 minutes
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Ingredients

Makes 7 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice cold
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • ½ cup celery diced
  • ½ medium red or sweet onion sliced thin
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries or raisins
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed or 100% orange juice
  • One (15-ounce) can mandarin oranges in 100% juice
  • ¼ cup fresh thyme chopped (optional)
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds chopped (optional)
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place first eight ingredients in a large bowl and mix gently to combine.
  2. Chill for 1 hour or overnight to meld flavors.
  3. Garnish with thyme and almonds, if using.
  4. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.
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Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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