Email to Linda Carnation      

Sidedish - Golden Pilaf with Cinnamon

Source of Recipe

from diabetic gourmet magazine


List of Ingredients

3/4 c. chopped onion
2 tsp. Olive oil
1 c. uncooked long grain white rice
2 c. reduced sodium chicken broth
1/2 c. dried currants
1 tsp. ground turmeric
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt, optional
1 tbsp. dried parsley


Recipe

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over a medium/low heat.
Saute the onion about 5 minutes, until tender.
Add the rice and saute for 1 minute.
Stir in the broth, currants, turmeric, cinnamon, and salt.
Bring to a boil.
Then reduce the heat.
Cover and simmer about 20 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed.
Remove from the heat and let set, covered, for 5 minutes.
Stir in the parsley.
Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional info per 1/2 c. serving:
Calories: 179, Fat: 2g, Chol: 0mg, Sod: 35mg, Carb: 37mg, Diet Fbr: 1g, Sugars: 10g, Prot: 4g
Diabetic exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Fruit