Jasmine Jeweled Rice Persian-Style Recipe

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Jasmine Jeweled Rice Persian-Style
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Directions:

  1. Reserve a tablespoon each of pistachios, apricots and almonds for garnish.
  2. Melt a tablespoon of butter in a medium saucepan on low heat. Toss the rice in the butter, then add the remaining pistachios, apricots and almonds, plus the salt and star anise.
  3. Add boiling water and simmer. Cover and check after 15 minutes, but do not stir.
  4. Slice onions thinly and place on a baking tray in a flat layer. Drizzle with 4 tablespoons of butter and place in a 350-degree oven. Bake, tossing occasionally, until crispy.
  5. Place rice mixture in a serving dish and garnish with the reserved pistachios, almonds and apricots, plus the crispy onions.
  6. Heat remaining butter almost to bubbling, then pour over the rice so that it glistens.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 314.42 Kcal (1316 kJ)
Calories from fat 125.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.96g 21%
Cholesterol 20.61mg 7%
Sodium 7.84mg 0%
Potassium 248.09mg 5%
Total Carbs 43.31g 14%
Sugars 6.08g 24%
Dietary Fiber 2.54g 10%
Protein 4.89g 10%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 45.7mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 165.7 Kcal (694 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.36g 21%
Cholesterol 10.86mg 7%
Sodium 4.13mg 0%
Potassium 130.75mg 5%
Total Carbs 22.83g 14%
Sugars 3.21g 24%
Dietary Fiber 1.34g 10%
Protein 2.57g 10%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.4mg 4%
Calcium 24.1mg 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

  • 6.9
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • low cholesterol

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