Rice Pilaf With Fresh Dill, Walnuts and Raisins Recipe

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Rice Pilaf With Fresh Dill, Walnuts and Raisins
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil , plus
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 cup basmati rice
  • 1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups broth
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup raisins or 1/4 cup golden raisin

Directions:

  1. In a saute pan heat up 1 tablespoon olive oil. Saute the basmati rice in the oil for 5 minutes or until light golden brown; stirring constantly.
  2. Pour in the broth and add the salt. Cook covered over low heat for about 20 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
  3. While the rice is cooking, lightly toast the walnuts then chop coarsely. Chop the dill.
  4. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the walnuts, dill, raisins, lemon zest, vinegar and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil.
  5. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 226.86 Kcal (950 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.01g 18%
Sodium 302.3mg 13%
Potassium 258.51mg 6%
Total Carbs 28.55g 10%
Sugars 0.1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 2.32g 9%
Protein 4.73g 9%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 4%
Iron 19.9mg 110%
Calcium 73.7mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 135.1 Kcal (566 kJ)
Calories from fat 64.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.15g 18%
Sodium 180.03mg 13%
Potassium 153.95mg 6%
Total Carbs 17.01g 10%
Sugars 0.06g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.38g 9%
Protein 2.82g 9%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 4%
Iron 11.8mg 110%
Calcium 43.9mg 7%

* 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

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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