Nutty Basmati Pilaf Recipe

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Nutty Basmati Pilaf
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Directions:

  1. Wash rice in a sieve under cold running water until water runs mostly clear.
  2. Place rice in a bowl with fresh cold water, and let sit 30 minutes.
  3. Drain well.
  4. Heat oil in a larger sauté pan, and lightly sauté the onion and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the rice, cumin seeds, coriander, cardamom and bay leaf.
  6. Toss rice to coat well with the seasonings, and lightly sauté 2 minutes.
  7. Add broth, and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low, and cook 10 minutes.
  9. (Do not lift lid.) Remove from heat and allow to sit 5 minutes before lifting lid.
  10. Add nuts and toss to combine.
  11. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
  12. For Vegetarians use the vegetable broth.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 327.66 Kcal (1372 kJ)
Calories from fat 174.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.38g 30%
Sodium 433.34mg 18%
Potassium 292.89mg 6%
Total Carbs 35.33g 12%
Sugars 1.82g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.16g 9%
Protein 5.14g 10%
Vitamin C 12.6mg 21%
Iron 31.1mg 173%
Calcium 28.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 133.47 Kcal (559 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.89g 30%
Sodium 176.52mg 18%
Potassium 119.31mg 6%
Total Carbs 14.39g 12%
Sugars 0.74g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.88g 9%
Protein 2.09g 10%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 21%
Iron 12.7mg 173%
Calcium 11.7mg 3%

* 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

  • 7.7
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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