Fruity Rice Salad Gi Jane Recipe


Submitted by gi-jane

Makes 1 serving


Low GI rice salad, serve warm or cold

Ingredients
1 1/2 oz brown basmati rice
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 oz grapes
2 oz raisins
2 oz peas
1 tsp almonds
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 salt and pepper
Directions
  1. Cook the onion and celery in the olive oil until softened and golden

  2. Add the spices and cook for a minute longer to release the aroma

  3. Cook the brown rice according to the instructions on the packet, (adding the peas at the last minute to defrost if frozen) drain and add to a mixing bowl with the onion/spice mix

  4. Halve the grapes and add to the same bowl with the raisins, almonds and seasoning

  5. Serve warm or cold with some salad leaves

Categories

Main Dish

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 292.4g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
475
Calories from Fat
71
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
7.9g
12%
Saturated Fat
0.8g
4%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
27mg
1%
Total Carbohydrates
100.9g
34%
Dietary Fiber
9.1g
36%
Sugars
49.7g
Protein
9.4g
Vitamin A 12% Vitamin C 52%
Calcium 8% Iron 20%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A
  Good points
  • Low in saturated fat
  • No cholesterol
  • Very low in sodium
  • High in vitamin C
  •   Bad points
  • Very high in sugar
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