Linda's Almond Rice Pilaf Recipe

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Linda's Almond Rice Pilaf
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Directions:

  1. Toast the almonds on a cookie sheet, in a 350 oven, for 5-10 mins., or in a heavy skillet over a med. heat.
  2. Heat broth in a small saucepan over med. heat until hot. Remove from heat.
  3. Cook shallots in butter, in a 2 quart heavy saucepan, over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 5-8 minutes
  4. Add rice and cook, stirring, until fragrant and pale golden, about 3 minutes
  5. Stir in broth, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes
  6. Remove from heat, and let stand covered for 5 mins., then fluff rice with a fork and fold in almonds, lemon rind, and sprinkle with parsley.
  7. Makes 6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 227.33 Kcal (952 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.91g 17%
Cholesterol 11.99mg 4%
Sodium 532.58mg 22%
Potassium 241.57mg 5%
Total Carbs 28.75g 10%
Sugars 1.88g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.22g 9%
Protein 4.85g 10%
Vitamin C 9.3mg 16%
Iron 24.2mg 134%
Calcium 42.3mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 109.34 Kcal (458 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.25g 17%
Cholesterol 5.77mg 4%
Sodium 256.16mg 22%
Potassium 116.19mg 5%
Total Carbs 13.83g 10%
Sugars 0.9g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.07g 9%
Protein 2.33g 10%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 16%
Iron 11.6mg 134%
Calcium 20.3mg 4%

* 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

  • 5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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