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Peanut Rice

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"Great, simple recipe. We usually serve it with potato curry." — JSCHAFFE

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1 cup uncooked basmati rice
2 1/4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts

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Directions

Mix the rice, water, salt, and turmeric in a pot, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
Stir the peas and peanuts into the cooked rice to serve.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 20 mins
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This was really good and easy. I just used my rice cooker and cooked it as I normally would (one cup rice, 2 cups water), but added in the seasoning from the recipe. Turned out great! Next time I will chop up the peanuts a little more.

—rmcooper

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Aug 18, 2008

Not bad, found it bland. Added crunchy peanut butter instead of peanuts. Adds more flavour!

—Iron James

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May 30, 2008

I actually just ate this for a light dinner. It was very good, I did make a few changes though. I used some leftover Brazilian White Rice from this site (which I did make with white basmati rice). Also, I didnt have any tumeric, and I added a splash of soy sauce. And I chopped the peanuts pretty finely. It was very good. I'll have to get some tumeric so I can try is as is :)

—Mrs.Williams

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Jan 04, 2010

Took the advice of some other reviewers and added more salt and chopped the peanuts up well. I also nearly doubled the peas and prepared mine in a rice cooker. Excellent side dish with beautiful color. We had this with curried lentils and they worked very well together.

—CaeCooks

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Mar 19, 2006

I used jasmine rice for this recipe (which is what I had on hand). Instead of putting in the peas, I got a Green Giant frozen package (10 oz box) of peas, mushrooms with an herbed flavor packet to mix in, which I combined with the rice and topped with almond slivers. The result was yummy.

—DOJAGRAM

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Aug 12, 2006

Great sidedish, followed recipe exactly and turned out perfect, will make again

—debi z

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Oct 20, 2005

This is a pretty yummy way to make rice.... it does seem like it could use some sort of sauce over it, but I haven't figured out what would go well with it and still be pretty healthy.

—WarringEagle

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Dec 07, 2010

I used brown rice instead of basmati rice. I omitted the salt. This is delicious!

—sueb

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Nutrition

Calories
302 kcal
15%

Carbohydrates
45.7 g
15%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
9.5 g
15%

Fiber
2.8 g
11%

Protein
9 g
18%

Sodium
318 mg
13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Peanut Rice

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 302
Calories from Fat: 86

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.5g 15 %
Saturated Fat 1.4g 7 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 318mg 13 %
Potassium 202mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 45.7g 15 %
Dietary Fiber 2.8g 11 %
Protein 9g 18 %
** Sugars 1.8g
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C 6 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 24 %
Thiamin 36 %
Niacin 43 %
Vitamin B6 13 %
Magnesium 20 %
Folate 65 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.