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Basmati Rice with Raisins and Almonds

Source: dLife

Herbed basmati rice made with onions, raisins, and almonds.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 6 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	153.5

Total Carbs	24.0 g

Dietary Fiber	2.2 g

Sugars	1.5 g

Total Fat	5.0 g

Saturated Fat	0.6 g

Unsaturated Fat	2.0 g

Potassium	21.6 mg

Protein	3.9 g

Sodium	61.7 mg

Dietary Exchanges 5.0 Fat, 0.4 Vegetables, 0.0 Fruits, 1.2 Starch,

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Servings

Ingredients

1.0
1 cup brown basmati rice 1.0
1 tbsp vegetable oil 1.0
1 each small onions 1.0
1 each medium garlic cloves 4.0
4 each medium garlic cloves 1.0
1 pinch salt 2.0
2 cup low fat unsalted chicken broth 1.0
1 each cinnamon sticks 1.0
1 tsp vegetable oil 0.5
0 1/2 oz seedless raisins 1.0
1 tbsp whole almonds

Directions

Let the rice soak in water for 2 hours, rinse, and then drain.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a nonstick saucepan. Saute the garlic for about 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in the cloves and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the rice.
Mix in the salt, broth, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil then decrease heat and simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick.
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil. Mix in the raisins and almonds. Cook to warm. Combine with the rice.