Feasting at Home · by Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home★ 4.9
Middle Eastern Rice Recipe
NUTRITION · PER SERVING25M COOK
CAL 10%·PRO 6%
CARBS 22G43% OF CAL
2G FIBER19G OTHER2G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 13G55% OF CAL
2G SAT11G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Fluffy basmati rice topped with caramelized shallots, za'atar, lemon zest, and fresh herbs. Fragrant and vibrant, a flavorful side for Middle Eastern meals.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 5- 2 cups white basmati rice, rinsed and drained well (see notes for brown basmati rice)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or ghee
- 2 shallots, sliced
- 2-4 tablespoons pine nuts or use slivered almonds
- lemon zest from one lemon
- 1 tablespoon zaatar, sprinkle more on as desired
- Garnish: fresh herbs like dill, Italian parsley, or mint, and black pepper
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 25M
CAL 10%·PRO 6%
CARBS 22G43% OF CAL
2G FIBER19G OTHER2G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 13G55% OF CAL
2G SAT11G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 15m
- Sodium
- 452mg
- Total sugar
- 2g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 124mg
- Calcium
- 20mg
- Iron
- 0.55mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 452MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.