Recipe Details

Cinnamon and Cardamom Brown Rice

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Number of Servings: 4

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Brown rice flavored with cinnamon and clove.

Name: Amount:
water 2 cups
(1-inch) piece cinnamon stick 1
cardamom pod 1
salt 1 pinch
whole clove 1
pinch saffron threads 1 large
brown basmati rice, rinsed for 1 minute in a fine sieve 1 cup
1:

In medium saucepan, bring water, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, clove and saffron threads to a boil.

 2:

Add the rice, lower the heat, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes until rice is tender.

 3:

Remove the whole spices before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 160
Calories from Fat 15
Total Fat 1g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 35mg
Potassium n/a
Carbohydrates 34g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 1g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
Folic Acid n/a
Dietary Exchange 2 Starch
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