Saffron Rice

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Saffron Rice

Saffron rice is a flavorful and naturally colorful side dish. Learn how to make it with our easy, step-by-step recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 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 and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Add the rice and stir.
  3. Add the chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
  4. 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.
  5. Fluff the rice with a fork, stir in the parsley, and serve.

Notes

  • Instead of butter in your saffron rice, you can use ghee, coconut oil, or vegetable oil.
  • You can also use chicken stock or vegetable stock in place of the chicken broth.
  • Trader Joe's has the most affordable saffron that I have seen in local grocery stores. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 233kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 375mg (16%) Potassium 102mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 177IU (4%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 233 kcal

% 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.

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