Basmati Rice Pilaf Recipe

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Basmati Rice Pilaf
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Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan cook onions and almonds over medium heat in hot butter or margarine about 5 minutes or until onions are tender and almonds are golden.
  2. Stir in uncooked rice; cook and stir for about 4 minutes.
  3. Stir in carrots, currants or dried cherries, orange peel, cinnamon, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Carefully stir on chicken broth and water.
  5. Bring to boiling point; reduce heat; simmer covered about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 167.45 Kcal (701 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.46g 13%
Cholesterol 10.18mg 3%
Sodium 252.36mg 11%
Potassium 194.49mg 4%
Total Carbs 20.68g 7%
Sugars 1.92g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.15g 9%
Protein 3.23g 6%
Vitamin C 9.8mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 16.1mg 89%
Calcium 35.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 105.07 Kcal (440 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.31g 13%
Cholesterol 6.39mg 3%
Sodium 158.34mg 11%
Potassium 122.03mg 4%
Total Carbs 12.98g 7%
Sugars 1.2g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.35g 9%
Protein 2.03g 6%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 10.1mg 89%
Calcium 22.3mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.6
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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