Basmati Rice Pilaf Recipe

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Basmati Rice Pilaf
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter.
  2. Saute the onion and almonds over medium heat until onion is soft (not brown) and the almonds are golden.
  3. Stir in rice; cook stirring for about 4 minutes to release flavor.
  4. Stir in chopped carrot, currants, orange peel, cinnamon, black pepper and red pepper flakes.
  5. Carefully stir in chicken broth and water into the rice mixture, stir slightly with a wooden spoon.
  6. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat.
  7. Cover the saucepan and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, and the rice is tender (about 20 minutes).
  8. Season with salt.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 382.26 Kcal (1600 kJ)
Calories from fat 217.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.2g 37%
Cholesterol 30.53mg 10%
Sodium 406.23mg 17%
Potassium 455.97mg 10%
Total Carbs 36.84g 12%
Sugars 5.36g 21%
Dietary Fiber 5.26g 21%
Protein 7.57g 15%
Vitamin C 18.4mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 15%
Iron 24.5mg 136%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 127.85 Kcal (535 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.09g 37%
Cholesterol 10.21mg 10%
Sodium 135.87mg 17%
Potassium 152.51mg 10%
Total Carbs 12.32g 12%
Sugars 1.79g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1.76g 21%
Protein 2.53g 15%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 15%
Iron 8.2mg 136%
Calcium 30.4mg 9%

* 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

  • 8.9
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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