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Cranberry pecan rice pilaf

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Dietitian s tip

Once you get the hang of this formula to bulk up rice, change the nuts and dried fruit to suit your taste. Almonds and walnuts are great substitutions.

Number of servings

Serves 6 Healthy carb

Ingredients

2 cups cooked brown basmati rice, room temperature 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 3/4 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Warm a large nonstick saute pan to medium heat. Add the olive oil, and saute the onion and celery. Once the vegetables become soft and tender, add the cooked rice, pecans, cranberries, thyme and salt. Mix until combined and warmed through.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size 1 2 cup

Calories 189Total fat 8 gSaturated fat 1 gTrans fat 0 g Monounsaturated fat 5 gCholesterol 0 mgSodium 179 mgTotal carbohydrate 27 gDietary fiber 3 gTotal sugars 9 gProtein 3 g

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Fruits 1 Carbohydrates 1 Fats 1 1/2

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Starches 1 Fruits 1 Fats 1 1/2

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Grains and grain products 1 Vegetables 1/2 Fruits 1/2 DASH diet: Recommended servings Sample DASH menus Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program. ShareTweet May 14, 2016

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