Thai-style Basil Rice Recipe

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Thai-style Basil Rice
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Directions:

  1. In a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter and oil together over medium heat.
  2. Add the shallots and chopped basil and cook until shallots are slightly soft, about 5 minutes; add garlic and green onion and sauté another 2 to three minutes.
  3. Add the uncooked rice and stir to coat well; sauté for 3 minutes while stirring.
  4. Mix together the water and chicken bouillon and stir until dissolved; add bouillon liquid to rice in saucepan and bring to a boil.
  5. If using, stir in red pepper and coconut flakes.
  6. Cover saucepan, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and rice is to preferred texture.
  7. Fluff with fork, serve, and enjoy.
  8. Makes 4 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 130.81 Kcal (548 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.57g 15%
Cholesterol 15.4mg 5%
Sodium 249.54mg 10%
Potassium 212.84mg 5%
Total Carbs 10.72g 4%
Sugars 4.75g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1.84g 7%
Protein 2.16g 4%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 46.8mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 67.45 Kcal (282 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.94g 15%
Cholesterol 7.94mg 5%
Sodium 128.67mg 10%
Potassium 109.74mg 5%
Total Carbs 5.53g 4%
Sugars 2.45g 19%
Dietary Fiber 0.95g 7%
Protein 1.11g 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 10%
Iron 0.4mg 4%
Calcium 24.1mg 5%

* 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

  • 3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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