Rice with Lemongrass and Green Onion Recipe

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Rice with Lemongrass and Green Onion
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Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1 cup long- grain white rice
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 2 12- inch-long lemongrass stalks, cut into 2-inch-long pieces
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 2/3 cup onion and turmeric and sauté 5 minutes. Mix in rice. Add water, lemongrass and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to simmer. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand covered 10 minutes. Discard lemongrass.
  2. Heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add green onion and sauté 1 minute. Add rice and stir until heated through. Season to taste with salt.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 70.63 Kcal (296 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.81g 10%
Sodium 294.33mg 12%
Potassium 47.43mg 1%
Total Carbs 2.68g 1%
Sugars 1.23g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 2%
Protein 0.31g 1%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 4%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 18.5mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 50.03 Kcal (209 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.83g 10%
Sodium 208.49mg 12%
Potassium 33.6mg 1%
Total Carbs 1.9g 1%
Sugars 0.87g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 2%
Protein 0.22g 1%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 4%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 13.1mg 2%

* 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

  • 1.9
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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