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Basmati Turmeric Rice with Pomegranate

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Basmati Turmeric Rice with Pomegranate

Basmati Turmeric Rice with Pomegranate - Pretty and Healthy

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Health Score:
92 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
20 min.
Preparation
ready in 50 min.
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Calories:
592
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

This delicious rice is packed with antioxidants thanks to the pomegranates and circumin from the turmeric, an active compound which helps prevent certain types of illnesses including heart disease.

For more fiber, replace the basmati rice with brown rice.

1 each contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie592 cal.(28 %)
Protein14 g(14 %)
Fat32 g(28 %)
Carbohydrates62 g(41 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage6.3 g(21 %)
Vitamin A0.6 mg(75 %)
Vitamin D0.2 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E4.2 mg(35 %)
Vitamin K53.6 μg(89 %)
Vitamin B₁0.4 mg(40 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin5.5 mg(46 %)
Vitamin B₆0.4 mg(29 %)
Folate107 μg(36 %)
Pantothenic acid1.1 mg(18 %)
Biotin11.2 μg(25 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin C20 mg(21 %)
Potassium521 mg(13 %)
Calcium89 mg(9 %)
Magnesium96 mg(32 %)
Iron2.8 mg(19 %)
Iodine9 μg(5 %)
Zinc1.7 mg(21 %)
Saturated fatty acids9.8 g
Uric acid119 mg
Cholesterol30 mg
Complete sugar9 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
1 onion
9 ozs Basmati rice
3 Tbsps clarified butter
salt
1 tsp ground Turmeric
7 ozs Green beans
6 ozs fresh Peas (shelled)
1 carrot
1 handful mint
¼ pomegranate
5 Tbsps Canola oil
3 Tbsps Cashews
freshly ground peppers
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Preparation steps

1.

Peel onion and chop. Heat butter in a saucepan and saute half of onion and rice, stirring, until onion is translucent. Season with salt and add turmeric powder and cover with water about 1 finger higher. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes on low heat. Remove from heat and let rice swell for about 5 minutes. 

2.

Rinse and chop beans. Rinse peas in a colander, peel carrot and chop finely. Rinse mint, pat dry and cut into strips. Remove pomegranate seeds. Combine pomegranate seeds with remaining diced onion and half of mint.

3.

Heat canola oil in a large frying pan, saute beans, carrots, peas and cashew nuts for about 10 minutes, stirrng occasionally. Season with salt and pepper. Add rice to the pan and toss well. Arrange on plates and sprinkle each with 1-2 tablespoons of pomegranate mixture. Sprinkle with remaining mint and serve accompained by remaining pomegranate mixture.

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