Caramelized Onion-Flavored Rice Recipe

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Caramelized Onion-Flavored Rice
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Ingredients
7
Count
Nutrition
227
Calories
Total time
50
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 2 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Rice rice well, cover with 3 inches of water and soak for up to 2 hours.
  2. Heat oil in a large saucepan.
  3. Add bay leaves, cinnamon and cloves.
  4. Saute until fragrant (about one minute).
  5. Stir in onions.
  6. Saute stirring frequently until caramelized (20 to 25 minutes).
  7. Reduce heat as onions begin to color.
  8. Add a spoonful of water to prevent burning if necessary.
  9. When the onions are caramelized, drain rice and add to onions.
  10. Mix well.
  11. Add 3 1/2 cups of water and salt.
  12. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
  13. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 25 minutes (without peeking).
  14. Remove from heat, leave lid ajar to allow steam to escape.
  15. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  16. Fluff and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 226.79 Kcal (950 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.59g 12%
Sodium 971.96mg 40%
Potassium 137.57mg 3%
Total Carbs 38.33g 13%
Sugars 3g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9%
Protein 3.12g 6%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 9%
Iron 31.6mg 175%
Calcium 18.3mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 138.95 Kcal (582 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.65g 12%
Sodium 595.5mg 40%
Potassium 84.29mg 3%
Total Carbs 23.49g 13%
Sugars 1.84g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.41g 9%
Protein 1.91g 6%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 9%
Iron 19.3mg 175%
Calcium 11.2mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.7
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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