4.8 from 12 votes
Turmeric Rice with Cashews & Dried Cherries
Kick up your side dish game with this Turmeric Rice recipe, complete with crunchy cashews and sweet-tart cherries. Vegan and gluten free. 108 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 5 Cups
Calories: 1077 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 small shallot minced
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 cup brown jasmine rice or basmati
- 2 cups water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup raw cashews
- ¼ cup dried cherries
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Add the shallot and saute until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garam masala and turmeric.
- Stir in the rice, water and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer, covered, until all of the liquid is absorbed, about 35 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Stir in the cashews and dried cherries. Serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5Cup
Calories
107.7kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
18.9g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2.7g
(4%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Sodium
59.5mg
(2%)
Fiber
1.5g
(6%)
Sugar
2.8g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1077
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5Cup | |
| Calories | 107.7kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 18.9g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2.7g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 59.5mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% |
| Sugar | 2.8g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.