5 from 21 votes
Saffron Rice
Saffron Rice is a fragrant dish where basmati rice cooks with butter, sautéed onion, garlic, and saffron threads, immersed in chicken broth for moisture. The result is a soft, aromatic rice tinted by saffron and garnished with fresh parsley for brightness.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
233 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian, Mediterranean, Indian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- parsley chopped, to taste
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet with a lid. Add the onions and cook until soft. Add the garlic and saffron threads. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the rice and stir.
- Add the chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil and then cover, reduce heat to medium low, and cook for 17 minutes. You'll know it is done when the liquid is gone from the pot and the rice is soft.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, stir in the parsley, and serve.
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Notes
- You can substitute butter with ghee, coconut oil, or vegetable oil depending on preference.
- Chicken broth can be swapped for vegetable stock for a vegetarian option.
- Look for affordable saffron sources like Trader Joe's to keep costs reasonable.
Nutrition Information
Calories
233kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
375mg
(16%)
Potassium
102mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
177IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 375mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 177IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.