Mussels and Saffron Pilaf Recipe

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Mussels and Saffron Pilaf
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Directions:

  1. In a large skillet, heat the oil, over medium heat; add onions and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Add orzo pasta, increase heat slightly, then brown pasta, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in rice, turmeric, and saffron.
  5. Add wine and chicken stock, cover skillet, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer until rice is al dente, about 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in mussels, peas, and tomatoes; cover and cook until shells open, about 8 to 10 minutes (discard any shells that do not open).
  7. Serve in shallow bowls, garnished with fresh parsley.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 668.67 Kcal (2800 kJ)
Calories from fat 138.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.36g 24%
Cholesterol 68.57mg 23%
Sodium 882.93mg 37%
Potassium 1090.64mg 23%
Total Carbs 85.75g 29%
Sugars 6.92g 28%
Dietary Fiber 3.55g 14%
Protein 39.05g 78%
Vitamin C 33.3mg 55%
Iron 13.2mg 73%
Calcium 96mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 116.63 Kcal (488 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.68g 24%
Cholesterol 11.96mg 23%
Sodium 154mg 37%
Potassium 190.22mg 23%
Total Carbs 14.96g 29%
Sugars 1.21g 28%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 14%
Protein 6.81g 78%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 55%
Iron 2.3mg 73%
Calcium 16.7mg 10%

* 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

  • 13.9
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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