Red Pepper Pilaf

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Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped red peppers
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • salt, pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron, crushed
  • 6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons chopped chives

Instructions

  1. melt butter in a saute pan.
  2. add peppers and onions, saute until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. add rice, stir to coat.
  4. add broth, salt, pepper and saffron, bring to boil.
  5. cover reduce to simmer and cook 15-20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.
  6. stir in cheese, and chives, serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

549 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19.6g 39% DV
Total Fat 32.2g 41% DV
Carbs 52.3g 19% DV
Fiber 8.4g 30% DV
Sugar 2.6g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10510mg 100% DV
Potassium 1405mg 30% DV
Cholesterol 80.5mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1019.3mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 202.6mg 100% DV
Calcium 447.5mg 34% DV
Iron 9.6mg 53% DV

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

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