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Fragrant Rice and Cashew Pilaf

The simplicity of this recipe highlights the aroma and flavor of specialty brown rice. If you don’t want to search for one of these more exotic types of rice, longgrain brown rice will do. This tasty side dish can enhance many meals.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups brown basmati, Texmati, jasmine, wehani, or other specialty rice
2 tablespoons nonhydrogenated margarine or whipped butter
3 scallions, thinly sliced
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/3 cup toasted chopped cashew pieces
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring 4 cups water to a simmer in a large saucepan. Stir in the rice, cover, and simmer gently until the water is absorbed, about 35 minutes.

    Step 2

    Stir the remaining ingredients into the rice, and serve.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 3

    Calories: 215

    Step 4

    Total Fat: 8g

    Step 5

    Protein: 4g

    Step 6

    Carbohydrate: 33g

    Step 7

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 8

    Sodium: 49mg

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