Brown Rice With Onions, Garlic, and Pecans Recipe

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Brown Rice With Onions, Garlic, and Pecans
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Directions:

  1. Using chicken broth [or water for Vegetarian], cook the rice according to the package directions.
  2. About 15 minutes before the rice is ready, melt the butter in a skillet over medium low heat.
  3. Add the chopped onion and saute', stirring often, until the onion is very soft and begins to color, about 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and the pecan meats; saute' over medium heat, stirring, until the nuts and onions are golden and the garlic is tender.
  5. After done cooking, let the rice stand, covered, for 5 minutes; spoon rice into a bowl, spoon the onions and pecans on top, and fluff with a fork or a chopstick.
  6. Garnish with the green onions.
  7. Makes 4 servings.
  8. This is also good with other types of nut, such as pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts, and also made with a mixture of white and wild rice; sliced mushrooms are also a good addition.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 497.03 Kcal (2081 kJ)
Calories from fat 308.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.31g 53%
Cholesterol 22.9mg 8%
Sodium 438.65mg 18%
Potassium 372.58mg 8%
Total Carbs 42.6g 14%
Sugars 1.97g 8%
Dietary Fiber 5.11g 20%
Protein 7.18g 14%
Vitamin C 10.4mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 53.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 212.43 Kcal (889 kJ)
Calories from fat 131.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.67g 53%
Cholesterol 9.79mg 8%
Sodium 187.48mg 18%
Potassium 159.24mg 8%
Total Carbs 18.21g 14%
Sugars 0.84g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.18g 20%
Protein 3.07g 14%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 17%
Iron 0.6mg 8%
Calcium 22.7mg 5%

* 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

  • 12
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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