Wild Rice With Shitakes and Toasted Almonds Recipe

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Wild Rice With Shitakes and Toasted Almonds
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Directions:

  1. Over high heat, in a medium saucepan, bring the broth to a boil, add rice.
  2. Reduce heat to simmer, cover and simmer until the rice is just tender, 45 to 55 minutes.
  3. Drain any remaining liquid and transfer the rice to a serving bowl.
  4. While the rice is cooking, toast almonds in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until golden brown and fragrant; approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Transfer to a plate and allow to cool.
  6. If using dried shitake mushrooms, rehydrate in water as instructed on package, drain and about 5 minutes before rice is done, melt the butter in a medium nonstick skillet and add the scallions and mushrooms.
  7. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until softened and scallions are a bright green; 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. Add the scallion mixture, almonds and pepper to the rice.
  9. Stir to mix thoroughly and adjust seasonings as necessary for personal taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 218.55 Kcal (915 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.25g 11%
Cholesterol 4.69mg 2%
Sodium 154.42mg 6%
Potassium 487.92mg 10%
Total Carbs 31.44g 10%
Sugars 4.35g 17%
Dietary Fiber 4.67g 19%
Protein 8.39g 17%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 30.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 100.44 Kcal (421 kJ)
Calories from fat 29.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.33g 11%
Cholesterol 2.16mg 2%
Sodium 70.97mg 6%
Potassium 224.24mg 10%
Total Carbs 14.45g 10%
Sugars 2g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.15g 19%
Protein 3.86g 17%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 5%
Calcium 14.2mg 3%

* 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

  • 4.2
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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