Lemony Grain Pilaf With Saffron Recipe

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Lemony Grain Pilaf With Saffron
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
310
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Heat 3-4 tbsp of water in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic, carrot, celery, salt, and pepper, and cook 5 minutes, stirring.
  3. Combine hot water and saffron in a small dish.
  4. Add saffron mixture, quinoa and millet to the pan.
  5. Cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  6. Add the remaining water, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  7. Bring to a brisk simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.
  8. Continue cooking 15 minutes, covered.
  9. Stir in green beans, re-cover and cook a further 5 minutes.
  10. Turn off heat, and let stand, covered for 5-10 minutes longer.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 309.61 Kcal (1296 kJ)
Calories from fat 29.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.32g 5%
Sodium 326.2mg 14%
Potassium 541.44mg 12%
Total Carbs 60.04g 20%
Sugars 4.25g 17%
Dietary Fiber 9.16g 37%
Protein 10.25g 21%
Vitamin C 15.3mg 26%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Calcium 81.2mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 78.37 Kcal (328 kJ)
Calories from fat 7.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.84g 5%
Sodium 82.57mg 14%
Potassium 137.06mg 12%
Total Carbs 15.2g 20%
Sugars 1.08g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.32g 37%
Protein 2.6g 21%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 26%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 12%
Iron 0.8mg 17%
Calcium 20.5mg 8%

* 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

  • 5.7
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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