Saffron Rice

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Mediterranean-style classic side-dish that brings home-style flavor to your table
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Saffron Rice

Author: chefs-mate Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 228.5

Description

This Mediterranean side-dish features Olive oil, Longgrain rice, rinsed, Onion, finely chopped. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a mediumsize saucepan, over a medium heat.
  2. Add the rice and onion and
  3. stir until the grains are coated with oil and the onion is turning translucent.
  4. Do not allow the rice to brown.
  5. Stir in the salt and saffron, and slowly pour in the water.
  6. Cover tightly, and
  7. cook over low
  8. heat until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  9. Set aside, covered, for 5 minutes.
  10. Before serving, stir well to make sure the saffron is well mixed throughout the rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 228.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.9g13%
Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4876.7mg204%
Total Carbohydrate 35.1g12%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
Sugars 0.8g
Protein 3.4g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: boiling, chopped, finely, longgrain, mediterranean, oil, olive, onion, powdered, rice, rinsed, saffron, salt, sea, side-dish, title, vegan, water
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