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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Place the saffron threads in hot water in a small bowl and allow the saffron to steep until golden in color, 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, rinse the rice with cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve warm with fresh parsley, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.