Pistachio Rice

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 2 tablespoons dried currants or golden raisins
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons pistachio oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh parsley sprigs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add rice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is done. Remove from heat; fluff with fork. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, currants, and next 4 ingredients (currants through pepper). Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

206 kcal 10% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.2g 22% DV
Total Fat 2.2g 3% DV
Carbs 46.6g 17% DV
Fiber 15.3g 55% DV
Sugar 16.6g 33% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9798.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 2095.8mg 45% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 6.8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 38.1mg 42% DV
Calcium 179.3mg 14% DV
Iron 16.2mg 90% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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