Brown rice pilaf
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size About 1/2 cup
Calories 153
| Amount Per Serving | ||
| Monounsaturated fat | 3 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 1 g | |
| Total fat | 5 g | |
| Sodium | 222 mg | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | |
| Protein | 3 g | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories: | 2,000 | 2,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g | 80g | |
| Saturated Fat | Less than | 20g | 25g | |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg | 300 mg | |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg | 2,400mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | 375g | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | 30g | ||
Calories per gram:
Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4
Pilaf is a dish of rice (or other grain) that's been cooked in stock with spices.
Ingredients
(Serves 8)- 1 1/8 cups dark brown rice, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups water
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads or ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons pistachio oil or canola oil
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachio nuts
- 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
Directions
In a saucepan over high heat, combine the rice, water, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the saffron. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and keep warm.
In a small bowl, combine the orange zest and juice, oil, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Whisk to blend. Pour the orange mixture over the warm rice. Add the nuts and apricots and toss gently to mix and coat. Serve immediately.