Directions
Heat oil in a sauce pan.
Add the rice and spices to the pan and toast slightly.
Add the water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for approximately 15 minutes.
Fragrant Basmati Rice
This lovely side dish pairs nicely with meat, fish or poultry.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white basmati rice
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- cinnamon stick
- 1 1/2 cups water
Nutrient Analysis
- Calories: 198 KCal
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fibre: 1 g
- Total Fat: 3 g
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Phosphorus: 54 mg
- Potassium: 70 mg
Renal Diet Nutrient Analysis
Servings per recipe: 4
Serving size: A generous 1/2 cup of rice
Renal and Diabetic Exchanges
2 starch
What is one exchange?
- 1 Protein Choice = 1oz of meat or 7g of dietary protein
- 1 Starch Choice = about 15g of carbohydrates
- 1 Fruit or Vegetable Choice = ½ cup
- 1 Milk Choice = ½ cup
Made this with the Moroccan chicken. I added a touch more turmeric and cardamom, because I like them.