Lemon Rice Pilaf Recipe

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Lemon Rice Pilaf
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Saute onion in oil in a large saucepan just until softened.
  2. Add rice and continue sauteing until it starts to turn golden.
  3. Stir in water, butter, salt, bay leaf, and cayenne.
  4. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low.
  5. Cook until liquid is absorbed, 20 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat.
  7. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
  8. Allow rice to steep a few minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 171.29 Kcal (717 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.29g 8%
Cholesterol 7.63mg 3%
Sodium 1361.45mg 57%
Potassium 121.95mg 3%
Total Carbs 27.51g 9%
Sugars 0.88g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2.23g 9%
Protein 3.22g 6%
Vitamin C 15.9mg 27%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 51.7mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 48.52 Kcal (203 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g 8%
Cholesterol 2.16mg 3%
Sodium 385.67mg 57%
Potassium 34.55mg 3%
Total Carbs 7.79g 9%
Sugars 0.25g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.63g 9%
Protein 0.91g 6%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 27%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 14.6mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.4
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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