East Indian Spilt Pea Pilaf Recipe

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East Indian Spilt Pea Pilaf
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Directions:

  1. Combine peas and 4 cups water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until peas are tender, about 35 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile chop onion.
  4. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet and saute bay leaf until golden, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add onion and saute until tender.
  6. Meanwhile drain peas and keep warm.
  7. Add the seasonings (cinnamon-turmeric) to the onions and saute an additional 30 seconds.
  8. Add the rice and cook while stirring for 3 minutes.
  9. Add the broth and remaining 3/4 cup of water and bring to a boil.
  10. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  11. Add peas and heat through.
  12. Remove bay leaf before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 292.87 Kcal (1226 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.37g 14%
Cholesterol 1.81mg 1%
Sodium 750.62mg 31%
Potassium 316.56mg 7%
Total Carbs 44.74g 15%
Sugars 1.48g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3.24g 13%
Protein 6.44g 13%
Vitamin C 9mg 15%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 53.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 74.1 Kcal (310 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.37g 14%
Cholesterol 0.46mg 1%
Sodium 189.91mg 31%
Potassium 80.09mg 7%
Total Carbs 11.32g 15%
Sugars 0.37g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.82g 13%
Protein 1.63g 13%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 15%
Iron 0.3mg 7%
Calcium 13.4mg 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

  • 6
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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