Wild Rice and Carrots Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Prepare rice according to the package directions.
  2. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add carrot; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in rice, parsley, pepper, and salt; cook 1 minute.
  3. Bell Pepper and Fennel variation: Prepare rice according to package directions. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper and 1/2 cup diced fennel bulb to pan; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in rice, 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 1 minute. Serves 4 (serving size: about 3/4 cup) CALORIES 116 (0% from fat); FAT 5.4g (sat 0.7g); SODIUM 156mg
  4. Cucumber and Feta variation: Prepare rice according to package directions. Combine cooked rice, 1 cup diced English cucumber, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese in a medium bowl; toss to coat. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serves 4 (serving size: about 3/4 cup) CALORIES 149 (0% from fat); FAT 8.3g (sat 2.9g); SODIUM 308 mg
  5. Tomatoes and Pine Nuts variation: Prepare rice according to package directions. Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup pine nuts and 8 quartered cherry tomatoes to pan; cook 8 minutes or until tomatoes are tender, stirring frequently. Stir in rice, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 1 minute. Serves 4 (serving size: 1/2 cup) CALORIES 163 (0% from fat); FAT 10.4g (sat 3.2g); SODIUM 152mg
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 317.19 Kcal (1328 kJ)
Calories from fat 158.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.61g 27%
Cholesterol 45.8mg 15%
Sodium 677.23mg 28%
Potassium 458.82mg 10%
Total Carbs 37.01g 12%
Sugars 6.45g 26%
Dietary Fiber 4.81g 19%
Protein 3.99g 8%
Vitamin C 12.7mg 21%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 50%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 64.3mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 172.29 Kcal (721 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.56g 27%
Cholesterol 24.88mg 15%
Sodium 367.86mg 28%
Potassium 249.22mg 10%
Total Carbs 20.1g 12%
Sugars 3.5g 26%
Dietary Fiber 2.61g 19%
Protein 2.17g 8%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 50%
Iron 1.1mg 11%
Calcium 34.9mg 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

  • 7
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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