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Portions:
6
Serving
Size:
1/2 cup
- Diet
Types:
- CKD non-dialysis
- Diabetes
- Dialysis
- Lower Protein
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons dried, sweetened cranberries
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 teaspoon black cumin
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups water
Preparation
- Soak rice and all ingredients for 40-45 minutes at room temperature.
- Place all ingredients in a rice cooker.
- If using a microwave rice cooker, microwave for 12 minutes at full power. If cooking stove top, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook covered for 20 minutes.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Helpful hints
- Black cumin is a spice used in Indian and Pakistani cuisine. Look for Kala Jeera or black cumin in any Indian spice store or Asian market. It is also available online.
- Select a cinnamon stick approximately 1” in length.
Submitted by: DaVita dietitian Usha from Missouri.
Nutrients per serving
Calories 125
Protein 2 g
Carbohydrates 21 g
Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 11 mg
Sodium 34 mg
Potassium 71 mg
Phosphorus 74 mg
Calcium 11 mg
Fiber 0.7 g
Kidney and kidney diabetic food choices
- 1 starch
- 1 fat
Carbohydrate choices
1-1/2
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