5 from 2 votes
Saffron Rice with Craisins and Almonds
Try this delicious Persian style saffron rice with almonds and Craisins or dried cranberries brings a contrast of flavors and textures. This is similar to the dish Albaloo Polow.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
183 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups basmati rice
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp saffron
- 3 tsp olive oil
- 2 shallot minced
- ¼ cup almonds slivered
- ¼ cup cranberries Ocean Spray® Craisins®, dried
Instructions
- Place basmati rice in pot, and add the water, salt, saffron, and 1 tsp. of olive oil. Stir well, and bring to a boil. Turn down heat, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff, and cover again until ready to use.
- In a non stick skillet heat the remaining olive oil, and saute the shallots and the almonds, until they begin to brown slightly.
- Add the shallots and almond to the rice and toss. Finally, mix in the Craisins®.
- Sprinkle with parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Sodium
297mg
(12%)
Potassium
92mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.