Basmati Rice With Sweet Onions & Summer Herbs Recipe

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Basmati Rice With Sweet Onions & Summer Herbs
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Directions:

  1. Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear; set aside.
  2. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add rice, 2 1/2 cups water, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Stir in herbs.
  5. Season with pepper and more salt, if desired.
  6. Transfer to bowl and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 144.4 Kcal (605 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.37g 7%
Cholesterol 10.18mg 3%
Sodium 591.72mg 25%
Potassium 141.66mg 3%
Total Carbs 25.64g 9%
Sugars 3.96g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.36g 5%
Protein 2.45g 5%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 12%
Iron 19.2mg 107%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 61.76 Kcal (259 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.87g 7%
Cholesterol 4.35mg 3%
Sodium 253.11mg 25%
Potassium 60.59mg 3%
Total Carbs 10.97g 9%
Sugars 1.69g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0.58g 5%
Protein 1.05g 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 12%
Iron 8.2mg 107%
Calcium 15.8mg 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
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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