Pistachio Pilaf

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup unsalted pistachios, shelled

Instructions

  1. Heat the butter and oil in a saucepan on medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 8-10 mins until tender and golden. Add the garlic, cinnamon and red pepper flakes and stir for 1 min until fragrant.
  2. Meanwhile, place the rice in a sieve and rinse under cold running water until water runs clear. Drain well. Add to the pan, stirring to coat the rice in the oil. Add the stock and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 10 mins. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 mins. Stir in pistachios and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

672 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.5g 9% DV
Total Fat 58.2g 75% DV
Carbs 40.6g 15% DV
Fiber 15g 54% DV
Sugar 3.9g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 324.8mg 14% DV
Potassium 221.5mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 75.5mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 46.3mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 33.3mg 37% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 267.8mg 21% DV
Iron 3.3mg 18% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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