Weight Watchers Turmeric Rice

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Weight Watchers Turmeric Rice Recipe. A flavorful and healthy Indian side dish recipe that's quick and easy, ready in 30 minutes. This rice low fat and Gluten free recipe. Customize to your taste my adding chicken, meat, or vegetables.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Servings

Equipment

Medium Saucepan

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
1 clove garlic minced
½ onion chopped
1 cup basmati rice
1 tbsp turmeric
1½ cups chicken broth
1 drop thyme
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 bay leaf

Instructions

In a saucepan over medium/high heat, add 1 TBSP butter.
Add garlic and onion. Cook until softened.
Add basmati rice and turmeric. Stir to mix well
Add broth, thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 17 minutes.
Add the rest of the butter, and stir to mix well.
Remove bay leaf
Serve immediately.

Notes

MyWW Points: 8 Green Plan

8 WW Smart Points

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Nutrition

Serving: 167gCalories: 255.4kcalCarbohydrates: 40.2gProtein: 6.2gFat: 7.9gSaturated Fat: 4.2gCholesterol: 15.3mgSodium: 335.8mgFiber: 3.1gSugar: 1.3g

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