Cinnamon and Cardamom Brown Rice

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ingredients

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

preparation

4 servings
Serving size: ½ cup
Preparation time: 2 minutes
Cooking time: 48 minute

1. In medium saucepan, bring water, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, clove, and saffron threads to a boil. Add the rice, lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes until rice is tender.
2. Remove the whole spices before serving.

nutrition

Nutrition facts
Starch exchanges 2
Amount per serving
Calories 160
    Calories From Fat 15
Total Fat 1.5 g
    Saturated Fat 0.3 g
    Trans Fat 0.3 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 35 mg
Total Carbohydrate 34 g
    Dietary Fiber 2 g
    Sugars 1 g
Protein 4 g