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Saffron Rice

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Arabic
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 3 cups
Calories 409kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice dry
  • 1/2 tsp powdered saffron
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable stock
  • sumac for garnish
  • 1 medium onion chopped fine
  • butter

Instructions

  • Heat a sauce pan on medium and saute the onions in the butter until soft- about 3 minutes
  • In a small bowl whisk together the saffron and warm water
  • Add the dry rice to the pan, pour in the saffron water and stir to combine
  • Add the chicken stock, stir again and bring to a boil
  • reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes
  • Serve rice garnished liberally with sumac

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Saffron Rice
Amount per Serving
Calories
409
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
 
7
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
348
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
376
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
61
g
20
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
33
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.