Saffron Rice

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    200 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    International

Saffron Rice

Saffron rice is a delicious dish that blends rice with the unique flavor of saffron. Pair this golden, nutty rice with chicken, beef, or fish!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 teaspoon saffron threads
  • ¼ cup hot water
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups water
  • chopped parsley
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Instructions

  1. Place the saffron threads in hot water in a small bowl and allow the saffron to steep until golden in color, 10-15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, rinse the rice with cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well and set aside.
  3. In a medium pot, melt the butter on medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer the rinsed rice and the steeped saffron with the hot water over the cooked onions. Season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine until the rice mixture looks yellow.
  4. Add the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 15 minutes.
  5. When the time is up, remove from the heat and allow the rice to steam for 10 minutes. Then uncover and fluff with a fork.
  6. Serve warm with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 200kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 321mg (13%) Potassium 75mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 88IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 200 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 200kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 321mg 13%
Potassium 75mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 88IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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