Rice Pilaf (African) Recipe

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Rice Pilaf (African)
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Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil and saute the onions until soft.
  2. Stir in the rice and cook, stirring frequently, for 4 minutes.
  3. Add the raisins, chili, lime zest, cinnamon sticks, cardamon, salt and 4 cups of water and stir well.
  4. Cover the pan and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all the liquid.
  5. Meanwhile, lightly toast the slivered almonds in a dry frying pan.
  6. Remove the saucepan from the heat and fluff up the rice with a fork.
  7. Stir in the almonds, parsley and season to taste before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 298.2 Kcal (1249 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.16g 19%
Cholesterol 1.1mg 0%
Sodium 796.24mg 33%
Potassium 309.1mg 7%
Total Carbs 45.07g 15%
Sugars 2.51g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3.82g 15%
Protein 6.13g 12%
Vitamin C 17.4mg 29%
Iron 28.6mg 159%
Calcium 61.6mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 96.35 Kcal (403 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.93g 19%
Cholesterol 0.36mg 0%
Sodium 257.27mg 33%
Potassium 99.87mg 7%
Total Carbs 14.56g 15%
Sugars 0.81g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.23g 15%
Protein 1.98g 12%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 29%
Iron 9.3mg 159%
Calcium 19.9mg 6%

* 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

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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