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Lemon Pecan Pilaf

SUBMITTED 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.'"
PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  30 Min
SERVINGS & SCALING
Original recipe yield: 10 servings
    
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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.

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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REVIEWS

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.

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