Pecan Rice

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

Pecans sauteed with onion, parsley, basil and ginger make plain brown rice come to life with rich, nutty flavor.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Pecan Rice

Ingredients

1 cup brown rice

2 tablespoons margarine

¼ cup finely chopped onion

½ cup finely chopped pecans

2 tablespoons minced parsley

¼ teaspoon dried basil

¼ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon salt

Green Rice III

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a saucepan bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat to low cover and simmer for 40 minutes.

Step 2

When rice is done melt margarine in a small skillet over medium heat. Saute onions pecans parsley basil ginger pepper and salt. When onions are tender stir mixture into rice and mix well.

Nutritional Information

Pecan Rice

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 279.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.3g 9%

Carbohydrates: 31g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 3.8g 15%

Sugars: 1.2g

Fat: 16.1g 25%

Saturated Fat: 2g 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 406.8IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.6mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 3.2mg 5%

Folate: 12.3mcg 3%

Calcium: 30.1mg 3%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 71.3mg 26%

Potassium: 183.8mg 5%

Sodium: 210mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 145.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.