Basmati Rice With Dried Fruits And Nuts Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, minced
1 1/2 cup basmati rice
3 1/4 cup water
3/4 tsp. salt
freshly ground pepper
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. fround allspice
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dried apricot halves, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and coarsley chopped

Directions:

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the onion and saute, stirring, until soft, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, rinse the rice well and drain. When the onion is ready, add the rice, water, salt, pepper to taste, cinnamon, allspice, raisins, cranberries and apricots to the saucepan.
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook, without stirring, for 20 minutes; do not remove the cover.
After 20 minutes, uncover and check to see if the rice is tender and water is absorbed. If not, re-cover and cook for a few minutes longer until the rice is done.
Add the pecans and toss to combine.
Transfer to a warmed dish and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	389 Kcal (1629 kJ)
Calories from fat	219.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.36g	37%
Cholesterol	20.34mg	7%
Sodium	299.06mg	12%
Potassium	307.24mg	7%
Total Carbs	43.77g	15%
Sugars	9.82g	39%
Dietary Fiber	4.2g	17%
Protein	4.49g	9%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	24.8mg	138%
Calcium	41.3mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	154.37 Kcal (646 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.67g	37%
Cholesterol	8.07mg	7%
Sodium	118.68mg	12%
Potassium	121.93mg	7%
Total Carbs	17.37g	15%
Sugars	3.9g	39%
Dietary Fiber	1.67g	17%
Protein	1.78g	9%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Iron	9.9mg	138%
Calcium	16.4mg	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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