Aromatic Basmati Pilaf Recipe

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Aromatic Basmati Pilaf
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Directions:

  1. Heat oil and butter in a 3 quart pan over high heat.
  2. Add cinnamon and cloves, stirring until cinnamon puffs up,1-2 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat, add onion, cardamom, saute until onion is clear, about 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in rice, mix to coat all grains with other ingredients.
  5. Cook until it starts to be aromatic, 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add water, chicken broth, rest of ingredients, except.
  7. Pistachios.
  8. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover.
  9. Simmer until all liquid is absorbed, 13-15 minutes.
  10. Remove from heat, let stand for 10 minutes.
  11. Uncover, fluff with fork before serving.
  12. Remove cinnamon and cloves.
  13. May hold covered in a 200F low oven for 30 minutes.
  14. It.
  15. May also be reheated covered in microwave.
  16. Garnish with pistachios.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 192.47 Kcal (806 kJ)
Calories from fat 64.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.22g 11%
Cholesterol 3.82mg 1%
Sodium 435.95mg 18%
Potassium 175mg 4%
Total Carbs 30.38g 10%
Sugars 0.91g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.75g 7%
Protein 2.89g 6%
Vitamin C 6.7mg 11%
Iron 24mg 133%
Calcium 17.7mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 108.04 Kcal (452 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.05g 11%
Cholesterol 2.14mg 1%
Sodium 244.73mg 18%
Potassium 98.24mg 4%
Total Carbs 17.05g 10%
Sugars 0.51g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 7%
Protein 1.62g 6%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 11%
Iron 13.5mg 133%
Calcium 9.9mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.1
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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