Saffron-Sesame Rice With Pine Nuts
Description
This International side-dish features Water, Vegetable bouillon cube, Saffron threads, Hot water, Pine nuts. It delivers a pleasant kick of heat, bright, zesty notes. 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
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Black pepper, to taste Combine water & bouillon cube in a small, heavy pot. Bring to a boil, stir in the rice, cover & simmer until all the water is absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes. Combine the saffron & hot water & let steep till needed. In a small, dry skillet, toast the pine nuts over moderate heat until they are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Once rice is done, heat margarine in skillet. Add minced shallot & saute over low heat until golden. Stir in rice, soaked saffron with its water, scallions, lemon juice & tahini. Cook over very low heat, stirring, for 10 minutes. Add more water if necessary. Stir in the pine nuts, parsley & sesame seeds. Season with pepper. Serve at once
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Brown basmati rice
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 348.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 32.3g50%
- Saturated Fat 5.7g29%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 78.1mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 14.4g5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
- Sugars 1.8g
- Protein 1.9g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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