Cranberry pecan rice pilaf
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Calories 189
| Amount Per Serving | ||
| Monounsaturated fat | 5 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 1 g | |
| Total fat | 8 g | |
| Sodium | 179 mg | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Dietary fiber | 3 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
It only takes a few minutes to turn a side dish of plain rice into cranberry pecan rice pilaf.
Ingredients
(Serves 6)- 2 cups cooked brown basmati rice, room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
Warm a large nonstick saute pan to medium heat. Add the olive oil, and saute the onion and celery. Once the vegetables become soft and tender, add the cooked rice, pecans, cranberries, thyme and salt. Mix until combined and warmed through.
Last Updated: May 14th, 2016