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    Golden Currant Pilaf With Cinnamon

    Source of Recipe

    The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
    Exchanges
    Makes: 3 Cups (6 Servings)

    - 3/4 cup chopped onion
    - 2 teaspoons olive oil
    - 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
    - 2 cups homemade chicken/vegetable broth ... OR...canned reduced-sodium chicken/vegetable broth
    - 1/2 cup dried currants
    - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
    - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    - 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
    - 1/4 cup packed chopped fresh parsley


    Saute the onion in the oil in a medium saucepan over
    medium-low heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the
    rice; cook 1 minute. Stir in the broth, currants, turmeric,
    cinnamon, and salt (if desired).

    Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; cover and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley.

    Per Serving (1/2 cup): Calories: 179, Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 35mg, Carbohydrate: 37mg, Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 10g, Protein: 4g ++++ Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1 Fruit

 

 

 


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