Jewelled Persian Rice Recipe

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Jewelled Persian Rice
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Directions:

  1. Heat a heavy-based saucepan over a medium heat, add oil, onion, almonds, pistachios, saffron and cardamom pods.
  2. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring often until nuts turn golden, and saffron and onion are fragrant.
  3. Add rice, cook for 2 minutes, stirring to coat with oil.
  4. Add stock, sultanas and a pinch of salt.
  5. Cover with a lid and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, until stock is absorbed and rice is tender, adding a splash more water if necessary.
  6. Allow to stand covered for 10 minutes.
  7. Stir through pomegranate seeds and coriander leaves.
  8. Spoon rice onto a large platter.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 473.65 Kcal (1983 kJ)
Calories from fat 195 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.67g 33%
Cholesterol 3.8mg 1%
Sodium 188.28mg 8%
Potassium 567.47mg 12%
Total Carbs 61.32g 20%
Sugars 23.04g 92%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g 26%
Protein 13.62g 27%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 13%
Iron 27.8mg 154%
Calcium 63.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 151.41 Kcal (634 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.93g 33%
Cholesterol 1.22mg 1%
Sodium 60.19mg 8%
Potassium 181.39mg 12%
Total Carbs 19.6g 20%
Sugars 7.37g 92%
Dietary Fiber 2.08g 26%
Protein 4.35g 27%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 13%
Iron 8.9mg 154%
Calcium 20.3mg 6%

* 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

  • 10.5
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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