Almond Rice
Diabetic Friendly Recipe
By Fitness and Freebies
Recipe Ingredients
1 cup long grain brown rice
2 cups water
1 teaspoon low-sodium bouillon granules
2 tablespoons almonds or pine nuts, silvered
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
Recipe Directions
In a medium-size saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil. Turn off heat and let rice stand in water, covered, six hours. When ready to cook, add bouillin granules and brine to a boil. Cook ten minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Drain, if necesary.
Add almonds and lemon zest. Let stand a few minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve.
Nutrition information per serving:
Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories: 96
Fat 1g
Cholesterol 0mg
Carbohydrates 10g
Protein 2g
Sodium 123mg
Diabetic Exchange: 1 Starch/bread
See also:
Tomato-Rice Salad
Turkey Rice Stew
Tuna Rice Pie
Low Sodium Microwave Almond Fudge
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