Persian Jeweled Rice in Cabbage Recipe

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Persian Jeweled Rice in Cabbage
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Directions:

  1. Core the cabbage but keep it whole.
  2. In a large pot, heat cabbage and water and boil over high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  4. Drain and set aside allowing it to cool.
  5. Meanwhile, heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
  6. Add onion and red pepper.
  7. Saute.
  8. Stir in cumin, saffron, rice, apple and raisins.
  9. Add water and salt to rice mixture.
  10. Boil.
  11. Once boiled, gradually reduce heat and simmer.
  12. Cook for 10 minutes (rice will be undercooked).
  13. Remove from flame.
  14. Remove the 12 best shaped, largest leaves from the cabbage (reserve the remaining cabbage for use elsewhere).
  15. Oil the inside of an 8 metal colander.
  16. Line its bottom and inside with 8 cabbage leaves.
  17. Put in rice followed by topping it with 4 cabbage leaves, tucking the ends of the leaves inside the colander.
  18. Fill a large pot (1 big enough to fit colander inside of) with about 1 water.
  19. Place colander with the stuffed cabbage in the pot.
  20. Heat and allow to simmer.
  21. Cover and steam cabbage for 20 minutes.
  22. Remove from flame and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  23. Place a flat serving plate upside down on top of the colander.
  24. Holding them firmly together, turn them over.
  25. Gently lift the colander off cabbage and serve!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 111.08 Kcal (465 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.5g 4%
Sodium 227.09mg 9%
Potassium 414.95mg 9%
Total Carbs 22.39g 7%
Sugars 8.54g 34%
Dietary Fiber 6.3g 25%
Protein 2.1g 4%
Vitamin C 74.6mg 124%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 79.8mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 37.4 Kcal (157 kJ)
Calories from fat 7.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.84g 4%
Sodium 76.47mg 9%
Potassium 139.72mg 9%
Total Carbs 7.54g 7%
Sugars 2.88g 34%
Dietary Fiber 2.12g 25%
Protein 0.71g 4%
Vitamin C 25.1mg 124%
Iron 0.2mg 3%
Calcium 26.9mg 8%

* 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

  • 1.6
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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