40 citrus rice recipes

Cold citrus rice salad molded into a ring and served with fresh orange and grapefruit segments, watercress, and chicory. A retro party presentation that's light, fresh, and make-ahead friendly.

Teriyaki-marinated chicken stir-fried with rice, sesame seeds, walnuts, and fresh orange and lemon segments. A quick Japanese-inspired weeknight dinner with sweet citrus and savory umami in every bite.

Citrus ice made with orange, grapefruit, and lemon juice frozen into a refreshing granita-style dessert. A light, diabetic-friendly frozen treat with bright triple-citrus flavor.

A refreshing frozen citrus ice made with orange, grapefruit, and lemon juices thickened with gelatin and sweetened with sugar substitute. Light, tangy, and practically guilt-free, this diabetic-friendly dessert is pure frozen sunshine.

Stir-fried beef with orange peel, Sichuan peppercorns, and dried chiles. The classic Szechuan restaurant dish with tender velveted beef, citrus perfume, and a numbing tingle on the finish.

Authentic General Tso's chicken stir-fried with dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, orange zest, and dried citrus peel. A from-scratch version with no batter, no deep frying, and real numbing heat.

This traditional British Christmas pudding steams for hours with brandy-soaked fruits, warm spices, and breadcrumbs, then blazes to the table in flaming glory.

My Chinese-American version of crispy fried chicken nuggets tossed in a savory citrus sauce with a touch of heat. Great served over hot rice.

Chicken and rice avgolemono braises drumsticks with long grain rice, spinach, and fresh dill in a silky lemon-egg sauce. A lighter Greek one-pot dinner with bright citrus depth.

Persian-style mandarine rice with saffron, julienned carrots, slivered almonds, and sultanas in a citrus syrup. Soaked rice baked under a jeweled mandarin and saffron glaze.

Lemon shrimp casserole topped with a blanket of sliced lemons that steam and infuse citrus into the creamy rice, sharp cheese, and mushroom sauce below. A bright, tangy one-dish seafood dinner.

Crispy lemon oatmeal cookies made with egg whites, brown sugar, and rice cereal for extra crunch. No butter, no yolks. A lighter, citrus-bright cookie.

Sole fillets stuffed with lemon-herb brown rice, celery, and onion, then baked until flaky. A light, elegant fish dinner with bright citrus flavor.

Gluten-free date muffins made with rice flour, buttermilk, and orange juice concentrate. Naturally sweet with chopped dates and a hint of citrus. Ready in 40 minutes, makes 12.

Sauteed chicken tenders tossed with rice, mandarin oranges, sliced almonds, and celery. A quick, light skillet dinner with sweet citrus and nutty crunch in every forkful.

Avgolemono, classic Greek chicken lemon soup with rice and a silky egg-lemon liaison. Just 5 ingredients for a bright, velvety soup with tangy citrus warmth.