Saffron Rice Pilaf With Toasted Almonds Recipe

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Saffron Rice Pilaf With Toasted Almonds
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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup white rice
  • 1/3 cup vermicelli, broken into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp butter or 1 tbsp margarine
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • 2 tbsp slivered almonds

Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan on medium-low heat, toast almonds until they turn a golden-brown color. Remove from saucepan and set aside.
  2. In the same saucepan on medium heat, melt butter.
  3. Add vermicelli noodles and brown for 1 minute.
  4. Add rice and brown for 1-2 additional minutes being careful not to burn noodles or rice.
  5. Add seasoned salt, saffron, toasted almonds and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  6. Cover saucepan and reduce heat to lowest setting. Cook covered for 16 minutes.
  7. Remove lid and fluff with a fork.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 629.13 Kcal (2634 kJ)
Calories from fat 375.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.67g 64%
Cholesterol 7.63mg 3%
Sodium 1026.51mg 43%
Potassium 605.61mg 13%
Total Carbs 52.17g 17%
Sugars 5.59g 22%
Dietary Fiber 8.08g 32%
Protein 17.83g 36%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 14%
Iron 3.9mg 22%
Calcium 189.1mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 258.66 Kcal (1083 kJ)
Calories from fat 154.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.13g 64%
Cholesterol 3.14mg 3%
Sodium 422.04mg 43%
Potassium 248.99mg 13%
Total Carbs 21.45g 17%
Sugars 2.3g 22%
Dietary Fiber 3.32g 32%
Protein 7.33g 36%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 14%
Iron 1.6mg 22%
Calcium 77.7mg 19%

* 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

  • 15.3
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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