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Colorful Rice Pilaf

Color your world with this healthy pilaf side. Chock full of colorful veggies, our flavorful rice pilaf is the perfect match with just about any lean protein. From fish to pork, make it the ultimate complement.
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Course Healthy Side Dishes
Cuisine Heart Healthy
Servings 4 servings
Calories 989 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 wild leeks, chopped
  • 1 cup(s) whole wheat couscous
  • 1/3 cup(s) pomegranate seeds
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon(s) white wine vinegar
  • 4 tablespoon(s) parsley
  • 1 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1 teaspoon(s) lemon zest

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the leeks and saute for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the couscous.
  • Add 1 cup of vegetable stock, about 3/4 of the pomegranate seeds, and vinegar and bring to a boil over hight heat.
  • Cover and turn off the heat.
  • Keep the lid on until liquid is absorbed, about 7 minutes.
  • Remove from the burner and stir in the parsley and lemon zest.
  • Add salt.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining pomegranate seeds.
  • Serve.
  • saute.

Nutrition

Calories: 989kcalCarbohydrates: 182.98gProtein: 29.33gFat: 18.76gSaturated Fat: 2.12gSodium: 3782.62mgFiber: 18.62gSugar: 32.56g
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