Cherry Persian Rice Recipe

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Cherry  Persian Rice
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Directions:

  1. Drain juice from cherries, adding enough water if needed to make 1 cup.
  2. Place cherry juice and chicken broth in sauepan with rice and dash of nutmeg and cloves.
  3. Bring to a boil.
  4. When boiling reduce heat to simmer and cover and cook rice till tender and all liquid is absorbed.
  5. Depending on the variety of long grain rice you use, you may have to add more water.
  6. When rice is tender and cooked, stir in drained reserved cherries and raisins.
  7. The raisins add a bit of sweetness. Its pretty and purple and tastes great!
  8. You should have about 1 cup drained cherries from the can for the recipe
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 185.5 Kcal (777 kJ)
Calories from fat 4.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.48g 1%
Sodium 148.43mg 6%
Potassium 220.05mg 5%
Total Carbs 42.9g 14%
Sugars 4.96g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1.92g 8%
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 8%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 12.4mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 159.01 Kcal (666 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.41g 1%
Sodium 127.23mg 6%
Potassium 188.63mg 5%
Total Carbs 36.78g 14%
Sugars 4.25g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1.65g 8%
Protein 2.57g 6%
Vitamin C 4mg 8%
Iron 1.5mg 10%
Calcium 10.6mg 1%

* 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

  • 3.4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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