Brown Rice With Feta, Pistachios, and Mint Recipe

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Brown Rice With Feta, Pistachios, and Mint
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Directions:

  1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots, and sauté 1 minute. Stir in salt and 3 1/4 cups water; bring to a boil. Stir in brown rice; cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 10 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in feta cheese and next 4 ingredients.
  2. Note: We tested with Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Fast & Natural Instant Brown Rice.
  3. Long-Grain Rice With Feta, Pistachios, and Mint: Substitute 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice for 2 cups quick-cooking brown rice. Reduce water to 2 cups. Cook, covered, 20 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Prep: 15 min., Cook: 25 min.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 999.11 Kcal (4183 kJ)
Calories from fat 402.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.75g 69%
Cholesterol 94.44mg 31%
Sodium 2797.2mg 117%
Potassium 1680.18mg 36%
Total Carbs 121.57g 41%
Sugars 24.85g 99%
Dietary Fiber 20.96g 84%
Protein 31.52g 63%
Vitamin C 32.8mg 55%
Vitamin A 2.5mg 83%
Iron 273.6mg 1520%
Calcium 410.6mg 41%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 143 Kcal (599 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.41g 69%
Cholesterol 13.52mg 31%
Sodium 400.36mg 117%
Potassium 240.48mg 36%
Total Carbs 17.4g 41%
Sugars 3.56g 99%
Dietary Fiber 3g 84%
Protein 4.51g 63%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 55%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 83%
Iron 39.2mg 1520%
Calcium 58.8mg 41%

* 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

  • 22.9
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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