Basmati Pilaf Recipe

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Basmati Pilaf
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 160 C in a fan oven of 180 C (about 350 F) in conventional oven.
  2. Rinse the rice well in water, then drain.
  3. Melt two thirds of the butter in a saucepan.
  4. Saute the onion in the butter for about five minutes, then add the rice, herbs, spices and lemon zest.
  5. Cook for another minute.
  6. Add the stock or water along with some salt and pepper, to taste.
  7. Put the whole mixture in an oven-proof casserole dish, cover and bake for 25 minutes.
  8. Leave to stand for five minutes, then remove the lid and fluff with a fork, mixing in the remaining butter.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 217.13 Kcal (909 kJ)
Calories from fat 96.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.75g 17%
Cholesterol 26.88mg 9%
Sodium 2.86mg 0%
Potassium 102.47mg 2%
Total Carbs 29.98g 10%
Sugars 1.84g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8%
Protein 2.55g 5%
Vitamin C 20.5mg 34%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 25.4mg 141%
Calcium 17.1mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 166.97 Kcal (699 kJ)
Calories from fat 74.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.27g 17%
Cholesterol 20.67mg 9%
Sodium 2.2mg 0%
Potassium 78.8mg 2%
Total Carbs 23.05g 10%
Sugars 1.41g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.61g 8%
Protein 1.96g 5%
Vitamin C 15.8mg 34%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 19.5mg 141%
Calcium 13.1mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.8
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free

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