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Saffron Rice

A fragrant and colorful dish made with saffron and rice, perfect as a side or main dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Basmati Rice
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 pinch Saffron Threads
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a pot, combine the rinsed rice, water, saffron, olive oil, and salt.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Saffron can be expensive; a little goes a long way in flavor and color.

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