Apple and Almond Rice Pilaf

October 13, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
Tags: Almonds, Apple, Apple and Almond Rice Pilaf, Bell pepper, Cooking, Diabetes Self Management, Food, Mushroom and Whole Grain and Wild Rice Mix, Onion, recipes, Side dish

I’ve got a great side dish to pass along to everyone, Apple and Almond Rice Pilaf. Perfect Fall recipe to go with about anything. You’ll need a box of Mushroom and Whole Grain and Wild Rice Mix, Apple, Almonds, Bell Pepper, Onion, and Pepper Flakes. The recipe comes from the Diabetes Self Management website where you’ll find a huge selection of Diabetes Friendly Recipes so be sure to check it out1 Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Apple and Almond Rice Pilaf
Ingredients
1 (6.7-ounce) box mushroom, whole grain and wild rice mix
1 medium Red Delicious apple, peeled and diced
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup finely chopped red, yellow or orange bell pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flake

Directions
1 – In large saucepan, cook rice mix according to package directions, omitting fat.

2 – Stir in apple, almonds, bell pepper, onion, and pepper flakes. Cover; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Yield: 8 servings.

Serving size: 1/2 cup.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 131 calories, Carbohydrates: 22 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 331 mg, Fiber: 3 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/sides/apple-almond-rice-pilaf/