Rice With Pistachios
- Total Time
- About 30 minutes
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Ingredients
- 2tablespoons butter
- ¼cup finely chopped onion
- 1teaspoon finely chopped garlic
- â…”cup pistachio nuts, shelled
- 1cup converted rice
- 1½cups fresh or canned chicken broth
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1bay leaf
- 2sprigs fresh parsley
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
354 calories; 16 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 46 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 8 grams protein; 422 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a saucepan and add onion and garlic. Cook briefly, stirring, until wilted. Add nuts and rice and stir to blend.
- Step 2
Add broth, salt and pepper, bay leaf and parsley sprigs and stir to blend. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for exactly 17 minutes.
- Step 3
Uncover rice and remove bay leaf and parsley. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter with a fork.
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Nice and tasty variation on plain rice. I served it with Seafood Stew with Vegetables but this will go with most anything. The pistachios look nice and retain a slight crunch.