Spiced Rice Basmati Recipe

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Spiced Rice Basmati
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 (4- by 1-inch) strip fresh lemon zest, removed with a vegetable peeler
  • 1 (2-inch) piece cinnamon stick
  • 1/8 tsp cardamom seeds (from 4 pods)

Directions:

  1. Bring water, salt, zest, cinnamon stick, and cardamom to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan. Stir in rice and return to a boil, then cover tightly and reduce heat to low. Cook until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and fluff rice with a fork, then cover pan and let stand 5 minutes. Discard zest and cinnamon stick.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 77.63 Kcal (325 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.44g 1%
Sodium 292.26mg 12%
Potassium 15.59mg 0%
Total Carbs 17.75g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 2%
Protein 1.33g 3%
Iron 17.7mg 99%
Calcium 8.1mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 62.65 Kcal (262 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.36g 1%
Sodium 235.86mg 12%
Potassium 12.58mg 0%
Total Carbs 14.32g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.36g 2%
Protein 1.07g 3%
Iron 14.3mg 99%
Calcium 6.5mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.5
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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