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LEMON PECAN PILAF



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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."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups chicken broth
2-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup pecan halves
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • 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; saute until golden. Stir in the lemon juice and zest. Pour over rice and stir to coat. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON PECAN PILAF



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Make and share this Lemon Pecan Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BeansnRice

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup pecan halves
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

  • Bring broth to a boil in a saucepan.
  • Stir in rice and return to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  • Melt the butter in a non-stik skillet.
  • Add the pecans and saute until golden.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and peel.
  • Pour over rice and stir to coat.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.8, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 6.1, Sodium 400.2, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.7, Protein 5

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