Baghali Polo - Persian Rice With Lima Beans Recipe

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Baghali Polo - Persian Rice With Lima Beans
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Directions:

  1. In a saucepan, saute the onion and lima beans over medium heat for about five minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine saffron water and yogurt. Add 1/2 cup of your basmati rice to this bowl and mix.
  3. In a large pot, add enough water to thinly cover the bottom. Add 3 tablespoons canola oil and give it a swirl so the water and oil mix.
  4. Layer the bottom of the pot with the rice and yogurt mixture.
  5. Add a handful of chopped dill to the pot then cover with a small layer of rice.
  6. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of advieh over the rice.
  7. Add a generous layer of lima beans.
  8. Add a generous layer of chopped dill.
  9. Gently mix the rice, fava beans, and dill.
  10. Continue layering until you are out of both rice and the vegetables. You should finish with a layer of rice. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of advieh on top.
  11. With the end of a spatula, make holes around the perimeter of the pot, making sure you don't pass the yogurt-rice layer.
  12. Cover and on high for 10 minutes.
  13. Place a towel on top of the pot and cover tightly. Cook on medium-low for 1 hour.
  14. Halfway through the cooking process, drizzle 2 tablespoons of melted butter or oil over the rice. If you'd like, you can also add a pinch of saffron to the butter or oil too.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 285.07 Kcal (1194 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.46g 13%
Cholesterol 0.66mg 0%
Sodium 10.17mg 0%
Potassium 139.21mg 3%
Total Carbs 50.07g 17%
Sugars 0.27g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.74g 7%
Protein 4.44g 9%
Vitamin C 8mg 13%
Iron 48.1mg 267%
Calcium 30.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 196.42 Kcal (822 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.83g 13%
Cholesterol 0.46mg 0%
Sodium 7.01mg 0%
Potassium 95.92mg 3%
Total Carbs 34.5g 17%
Sugars 0.19g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 7%
Protein 3.06g 9%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 13%
Iron 33.2mg 267%
Calcium 20.7mg 3%

* 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

  • 6.1
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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