My Big Fat Greek Pilaf Recipe

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My Big Fat Greek Pilaf
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Directions:

  1. MELT 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat in a medium saucepan.
  2. ADD 1 cup rice, 2 tablespoons orzo or spaghetti, 1 tablespoon sliced almonds and 1 tablespoon pine nuts.
  3. SAUTE to an even light golden brown color, being careful not to overbrown or scorch.
  4. ADD 2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups chicken broth, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon thinly snipped green onion tops, 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley, 1/2 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1/4 teaspoon dried dill , 1/2 tablespoon snipped fresh mint or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint, 1 teaspoon garlic paste, 1/2 teaspoon honey or 1/4 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried oregano, 1 dash fresh ground black pepper, 1 dash fine sea salt; STIR; TASTE the broth (It should be slightly salty, slightly tangy and not too bitter. Now is the time to make any adjustments).
  5. BRING to a rolling boil; ALLOW to boil for 1 minute.
  6. REDUCE heat to lowest setting.
  7. SIMMER covered for 35-40 minutes.
  8. FLUFF rice with a fork.
  9. FOLD in feta cheese to rice until just combined.
  10. SERVE with your favorite meat, fish or vegetable entree and ENJOY!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 194.38 Kcal (814 kJ)
Calories from fat 116.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.92g 20%
Cholesterol 23.7mg 8%
Sodium 771.58mg 32%
Potassium 255.53mg 5%
Total Carbs 16.97g 6%
Sugars 4.08g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.89g 8%
Protein 4.65g 9%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 12.7mg 71%
Calcium 69.8mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 121.22 Kcal (508 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.06g 20%
Cholesterol 14.78mg 8%
Sodium 481.2mg 32%
Potassium 159.36mg 5%
Total Carbs 10.58g 6%
Sugars 2.55g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 8%
Protein 2.9g 9%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 7.9mg 71%
Calcium 43.5mg 7%

* 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

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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