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Basmati Rice with Apricots and Almonds Recipe
Aromatic basmati rice is flavored with the sweetness of almonds and apricots. The perfect side dish for a roast or grilled meats.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 140 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Goya
- 2 Tbsp slivered almonds
- ¼ cup onion minced
- 1 cup basmati rice Goya
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup water
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp Sazon with saffron Goya
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ cup dried apricots cut into thin strips
- ¼ cup dates diced
Instructions
- In a pan heat the oil and quickly brown the almonds.
- Remove almonds from pan and set aside.
- Quickly add the onion and saute until translucent.
- Add the rice to the onions and turn over a few times until the rice is slightly golden.
- Add chicken broth, water, salt, Goya sazon, cardamom, apricots and dates.
- Turn down heat, cover and cook for about 15 minutes. Top with almonds.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Sodium
300mg
(13%)
Potassium
152mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
145IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2.4mg
(3%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 300mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 145IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.