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Rice Pilaf
This is similar to the boxed rice pilaf mixes you can buy, except for the level of sodium in it. It goes well with fish, chicken or pork.
2 T Olive Oil
1/2 c Onion,Chopped
1/4 t Garlic Powder
1 c Rice
1/2 c Orzo,Or Other Small Pasta
3 1/2 c Water
1/4 t Thyme
1/4 t Black Pepper
1 T Lemon Juice
Sauté onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add rice and pasta and sauté about 2 minutes longer or until pasta is golden brown. Add water and spices, cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender. (If water is not all absorbed ... it will depend on the kind of pasta you use ... you may need to remove the lid the last five minutes.)
Yield: 6 Servings
Sodium Category: VeryLowSodium
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Helping Servings Per Recipe 6 Amount Per Serving |
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| Calories | 112 |
| Calories from Fat | 43 |
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Total Fat 5 gr Saturated Fat 1 gr Polyunsaturated Fat 0 gr Monounsaturated Fat 3 gr Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 6 mg Potassium 52 mg Carbohydrates 15 gr Dietary Fiber 0.6gr Protein 2 gr |
7% 3% 0% 0% 1% 5% 3% |
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Vitamin A Vitamin C Calcium Iron |
0% 3% 1% 5% |
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet |
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