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 Summer Basmati Pilaf |
Ingredients
- Basmati Rice Summer Pilaf
- 1/2 Basmati rice
- 1 tsp butter
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 avocado cut into small cubes
- 10 yellow cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1 tbs fresh snipped basil
- 1 tbs fresh snipped purple basil
- 1 tbs fruity olive oil
- 1 tbs white Balsamic vinegar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 892g | |
| Calories 276 | |
| Calories from Fat 135 | 49% |
| Total Fat 15.19g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 4.12g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 438mg | 18% |
| Potassium 1885mg | 54% |
| Total Carbs 31.68g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.3g | 41% |
| Sugars 17.69g | 12% |
| Protein 8.92g | 14% |
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