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Lime-Peanut Rice Pilaf

Lime-Peanut Rice Pilaf Recipe

This is a great side dish to any Thai or Asian meal. If you use the vegetable stock this is a great vegetarian side dish!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Calories 612.6 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • 1 cup chopped peanuts, divided
  • 3 3/4 cups vegetable stock or 3 3/4 cups chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

  • In a large sauce pan over medium heat melt butter and add oil.
  • Saute the onion for 8 minutes.
  • Add rice and stir to coat.
  • Add 1/2 cup peanuts, stock, lime juice, and lime zest.
  • Bring to a boil and stir to make sure nothing is stuck to the bottom of pot.
  • Cover and reduce heat to medium low.
  • Cool until rice is cooked and liquid absorbed, around 20 minuts.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro.
  • Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Transfer rice to serving bowl and sprinkle with remaining nuts.

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Nutrition

Serving: 172gCalories: 612.6kcalCarbohydrates: 83.2gProtein: 16.3gFat: 24.9gSaturated Fat: 4.9gCholesterol: 7.6mgSodium: 33mgFiber: 4.7gSugar: 2.7g
Keyword < 60 Mins, Asian, Citrus, Fruit, Lime, Long-Grain Rice, Nuts, Onions, Rice, Stove Top, Vegetable
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