Pine Nut and Basil Rice Recipe

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Pine Nut and Basil Rice
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup long- grain white rice
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaf

Directions:

  1. In a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan cook pine nuts in oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 2 minutes.
  2. With a slotted spoon, transfer pine nuts to a bowl.
  3. Add rice to oil in pan and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, 1 minute.
  4. Add water and bring to a boil.
  5. Cover rice and cook over very low heat until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 18 minutes.
  6. Remove pan from heat and let rice stand undisturbed for 5 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, finely chop basil.
  8. Fluff rice with a fork and stir in basil, pine nuts, and salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 153.36 Kcal (642 kJ)
Calories from fat 143.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.98g 25%
Sodium 1.93mg 0%
Potassium 100.93mg 2%
Total Carbs 2.2g 1%
Sugars 0.68g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.68g 3%
Protein 2.36g 5%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 10.8mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 152.1 Kcal (637 kJ)
Calories from fat 142.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.84g 25%
Sodium 1.91mg 0%
Potassium 100.09mg 2%
Total Carbs 2.18g 1%
Sugars 0.67g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.67g 3%
Protein 2.34g 5%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 10.7mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.3
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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