Basmati and Nut Pilaf Recipe

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Basmati and Nut Pilaf
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Directions:

  1. **Rinserice before cooking** Put rice in large bowl of cold water and swill around, pouring out cloudy water as needed.
  2. Leave to soak for 30 min in remaining rinsing water.
  3. In lrg pan, fry onion, garlic, and carrot in oil.
  4. Stir in rice and spices and cook 1-2 minutes, so grains are coated in oil.
  5. Pour in stock or water, add bay leaf, and season well.
  6. Bring to boil; cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat without lifting lid.
  8. Leave for 5 minutes.
  9. If rice is cooked, there will be small steam holes in the center.
  10. Discard bay leaf/cardamom pods.
  11. Stir in nuts and check seasoning.
  12. Scatter parsley over mixture.
  13. Can be reheated!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 706.6 Kcal (2958 kJ)
Calories from fat 106.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.82g 18%
Cholesterol 0.73mg 0%
Sodium 18608.2mg 775%
Potassium 259.08mg 6%
Total Carbs 126.95g 42%
Sugars 1.9g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.86g 7%
Protein 5.41g 11%
Vitamin C 5mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 30.6mg 170%
Calcium 41.5mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 271.82 Kcal (1138 kJ)
Calories from fat 40.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.55g 18%
Cholesterol 0.28mg 0%
Sodium 7158.38mg 775%
Potassium 99.66mg 6%
Total Carbs 48.84g 42%
Sugars 0.73g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.72g 7%
Protein 2.08g 11%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 11.8mg 170%
Calcium 16mg 4%

* 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

  • 14.7
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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