Middle Eastern · Dinner
Rice with Sour Cherries (Low-Calorie)
Basmati rice steamed with sour cherries, butter, and saffron, finished with cinnamon, toasted pistachio, and dill. This Persian-style pilaf balances sweet-tart jammy cherries against fragrant rice, lightened by minimal butter and sugar to stay under 400 calories while retaining the classic flavour profile.
$3
10 minsPrep
25 minsCook
35 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
391Calories
7.6gProtein
7.9gFat
72.5gCarbs
19.7gSugar
3.9gFiber
1050mgSodium
18mgChol
3.1gSat Fat
330mgPotassium
46mgCalcium
1.9mgIron
0mcgVitamin B12
1.4mgVitamin C
vegetarian
gluten-free
low-calorie
low-cholesterol
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Rinse basmati rice under cold water 2–3 times until water runs clear, then soak for 10 minutes in fresh water.
2
Boil
Bring salted water to a boil, add drained rice, and boil 6 minutes until just tender but still firm at the centre.
3
Steam
In a small pot, melt butter over low heat, layer in rice, drizzle saffron-steeped water across the top, cover tightly with a tea towel and lid, and steam 15 minutes until tender and a golden crust forms on the base.
4
Fold
Gently fold in the simmered sour cherries, cinnamon, and sugar through the steamed rice with a fork, keeping grains separate.
5
Rest
Let the pot stand covered off the heat for 10 minutes so the crust firms and flavours settle.
6
Plate
Mound rice onto a plate, scatter pistachio and dill over the top, and serve warm.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup1 1/2 cup dry basmati rice (150g)
- 2.8 oz80g dried sour cherries
- 2 tsp2 tsp butter
- 2 pinch2 pinch saffron threads
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp2 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp pistachio
- 2 tsp2 tsp fresh dill
