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Lemon Pecan Pilaf

By: Cindie Ekstrand  
"Grated lemon peel brings delicate flavor to this rice side dish while pecans add a satisfying crunch. Cindie Ekstrand of Duarte, California sent the recipe for this crowd-pleaser that can be quickly prepared. 'My sister gave me the recipe,' she writes. 'It's easy to make and very tasty.'"

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 2 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
  • 2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in rice; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender. Meanwhile, melt butter in a nonstick skillet. Add the pecans; sauce until golden. Stir in the lemon juice and peel. Pour over rice and stir to coat. Sprinkle with parsley.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3/4 cup) equals 247 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 527 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2008 by Moon 
I liked this recipe, it went really well with my recipe for lemon chicken. I did change a few... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2009 by ETMOM 
I followed the recipe exactly and it was okay, not great. It turned gray which was off... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by Boo 
This was really good. My husband usually doesn't say much and he said "WOW" and had seconds. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2008 by A. H. Miller 
Nice delicate flavor and simple to make. Goes well with fish. MORE

 
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