Basmati Rice Salad with Currants and Nuts Recipe

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Basmati Rice Salad with Currants and Nuts

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 cups water
2 cups brown basmati rice
1 1/3 cups thinly sliced green onions
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery
3/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup dried currants
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
5 tbsp olive oil
5 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Directions:

Combine 4 cups water and rice in large saucepan. Bring to boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 35 minutes. Drain if necessary. Transfer rice to large bowl. Fluff with fork. Cool. Mix in green onions, celery, parsley, pecans, currants and walnuts.
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce and cumin in small bowl to blend. Pour over rice salad; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	571.93 Kcal (2395 kJ)
Calories from fat	366.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.75g	63%
Sodium	535.72mg	22%
Potassium	494.56mg	11%
Total Carbs	49.58g	17%
Sugars	11.27g	45%
Dietary Fiber	6.25g	25%
Protein	10.09g	20%
Vitamin C	18.9mg	32%
Iron	34.5mg	192%
Calcium	93.1mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	153.91 Kcal (644 kJ)
Calories from fat	98.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.97g	63%
Sodium	144.17mg	22%
Potassium	133.09mg	11%
Total Carbs	13.34g	17%
Sugars	3.03g	45%
Dietary Fiber	1.68g	25%
Protein	2.71g	20%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	32%
Iron	9.3mg	192%
Calcium	25.1mg	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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