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Saffron-Sesame Rice With Pine Nuts

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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.
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Calories: 348.6
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
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
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 whole Vegetable bouillon cube
  • 1 teaspoons Saffron threads
  • 1/4 cups Hot water
  • 1/4 cups Pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons Margarine
  • 1 whole Shallot, peeled & minced
  • 2 whole Scallions, minced
  • 1/2 whole Lemon, juiced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Tahini
  • 1/4 cups Parsley, fresh, minced
  • 1 tablespoons Sesame seeds
Directions
  1. 1
    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
  2. 2
    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.

Keywords: boiling, bouillon, cube, fresh, hot, international, juiced, lemon, margarine, minced, nuts, parsley, peeled, pine, rice, saffron, saffronsesame, sautéing, scallions, seeds
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