Avocado Almond Rice Recipe

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Avocado Almond Rice
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Directions:

  1. Heat the butter in a heavy medium saucepan until melted.
  2. Add the onion and cook over low heat for 7 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently; do not brown.
  3. Add the rice and cook over medium heat for 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Pour in the hot water and stir once. Add the bay leaves, salt & pepper. Bring to a boil.
  5. Cook, covered, over low heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed; do not stir.
  6. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Add the avocados, thyme, bell peppers and avocado oil and stir gently. Stir in half the almonds. Adjust seasonings.
  7. Sprinkle with the remaining almonds.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 298.9 Kcal (1251 kJ)
Calories from fat 253.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.2g 43%
Cholesterol 11.45mg 4%
Sodium 83.66mg 3%
Potassium 488.85mg 10%
Total Carbs 12.07g 4%
Sugars 3.23g 13%
Dietary Fiber 7g 28%
Protein 4.24g 8%
Vitamin C 38.6mg 64%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 26%
Iron 13.7mg 76%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 141.04 Kcal (591 kJ)
Calories from fat 119.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.31g 43%
Cholesterol 5.4mg 4%
Sodium 39.47mg 3%
Potassium 230.66mg 10%
Total Carbs 5.69g 4%
Sugars 1.52g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g 28%
Protein 2g 8%
Vitamin C 18.2mg 64%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 26%
Iron 6.5mg 76%
Calcium 24.5mg 5%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.5
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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