Weight Loss Recipes - Vegetable Biryani


Vegetable Biryani
(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:Nutrition Facts for Vegetable Biryani
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1 cup Basmati rice

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1/2 teaspoon saffron threads

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1/4 cup lowfat milk

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Lowfat cooking spray

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1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds

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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

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2 tablespoons garam masala
Click here for Garam Masala recipe.

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1 large potato, peeled and chopped

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1/2 cup cauliflower flowerets, chopped

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1/2 cup carrots, peeled and chopped

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1/2 cup green beans, cut into 1" pieces

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3 cups water

Directions:
1.Place Basmati rice in a large bowl then cover with water and soak for 30 minutes then drain.
2.

In a small bowl, combine saffron and milk and set aside.

3.

Spray a large saucepan with lowfat cooking spray and heat to medium-high heat.

4.

Add cumin seeds and cloves and sauté for 1 minute.

5.

Stir in the chopped vegetables and stirfry for 4-5 minutes.

6.

Add the rice and stirfry for 1 minute.

7.

Stir in the water and garam masala.

8.

Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until water is absorbed.

9.

Drizzle with the saffron milk then serve.


TEXT VERSION OF NUTRITION FACTS:
Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (196 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount per serving
Calories262
Calories from fat7
Total Fat1 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Cholesterol1 mg
Sodium26 mg
Total Carbohydrates57 g
Dietary Fiber4 g
Sugars1 g
Protein6 g
Vitamin A95%
Vitamin C45%
Calcium4%
Iron15%

 

 

 

 

 

 

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