Rice Pilaf With Currants Almonds And Mint

Rice Pilaf With Currants Almonds And Mint

Serves: 6
 
 
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Ingredients
Ingredients
To make Rice Pilaf With Currants Almonds And Mint, you'll need:
  • Butter-flavored refrigerated cooking spray as needed
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 oz finely-chopped onion
  • 1
  • 1/2 cups raw white rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp currants
  • 1 tbsp slivered almonds toasted
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

Method

  • Lightly coat a nonstick covered pot with cooking spray
  • Add the cumin cinnamon and bay leaf and stir until the mixture is fragrant
  • Add the onion and cook stirring for 2 minutes
  • Add the rice and stir to coat
  • Stir in the water salt and currants
  • Bring to a simmer cover and cook for 20 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
194 calories (5% calories from fat), 4 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.2 g saturated fat), 42 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 84 mg sodium.
Source:
Diabetic-Recipes.com. © Diabetic-Lifestyle, 2001.
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