Almond Pesto Rice Salad Recipe

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Almond Pesto Rice Salad
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Ingredients:

  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup almonds
  • 1/2 bunch parsley
  • 1/2 bunch fresh basil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

  1. Bring the rice and water to a boil, then turn down heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
  2. Blend the remaining ingredients, reserving the cucumber.
  3. Put the cooked rice in a bowl to cool.
  4. While still warm add the pesto sauce and continue to cool.
  5. Cut the cucumber into quarter moons and add to the rice when cool.
  6. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 468.08 Kcal (1960 kJ)
Calories from fat 234.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.11g 40%
Sodium 10.26mg 0%
Potassium 273.41mg 6%
Total Carbs 54.29g 18%
Sugars 1.97g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4.19g 17%
Protein 9.61g 19%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 10%
Iron 48.2mg 268%
Calcium 92.1mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 116.55 Kcal (488 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.5g 40%
Sodium 2.55mg 0%
Potassium 68.08mg 6%
Total Carbs 13.52g 18%
Sugars 0.49g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.04g 17%
Protein 2.39g 19%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 10%
Iron 12mg 268%
Calcium 22.9mg 9%

* 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

  • 10.7
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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