Snow Pea and Sesame Pilaf Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp butter
1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tsp grated fresh gingerroot
1/3 cup long- grain rice
1 cup chicken broth
salt (depending on how y the broth is) (optional)
1/4 lb snow peas, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted lightly

Directions:

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine oil, butter, onion, scallions and gingerroot and microwave at high power for 2 minutes, or until onion is softened.
Stir in rice to coat with oil and butter, add broth and microwave, covered with plastic wrap at high for 5 minutes.
Microwave at medium power (50%) for 12-15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
Uncover and stir in snow peas.
Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes and stir in sesame seeds.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	144.43 Kcal (605 kJ)
Calories from fat	99.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.08g	17%
Cholesterol	5.08mg	2%
Sodium	437.21mg	18%
Potassium	218.63mg	5%
Total Carbs	8.07g	3%
Sugars	2.07g	8%
Dietary Fiber	3.03g	12%
Protein	2.71g	5%
Vitamin C	14.3mg	24%
Iron	1mg	5%
Calcium	78.6mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	60.89 Kcal (255 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.67g	17%
Cholesterol	2.14mg	2%
Sodium	184.33mg	18%
Potassium	92.18mg	5%
Total Carbs	3.4g	3%
Sugars	0.87g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.28g	12%
Protein	1.14g	5%
Vitamin C	6mg	24%
Iron	0.4mg	5%
Calcium	33.2mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

3.2

Points
4

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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