Saffron Rice Recipe

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Saffron Rice
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 tsp saffron ( include threads , if you have them)
  • 1/2 cup hot water (for dissolving saffron)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
  • 1 medium onion (chopped )
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 cups hot water

Directions:

  1. Put 1/2 cup water in a 1 cup glass measuring cup and heat.
  2. Remove and add saffron, set aside.
  3. Put rice, onion and salt into a glass 1 1/2 quart casserole.
  4. Put 1 cup water and the 1/2 stick of butter into a 2 cup glass measuring cup, and heat in microwave. (do not boil).
  5. Add dissolved saffron and water with melted butter to casserole. Stir.
  6. Place (uncovered) in a preheated 450°F oven.
  7. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring at the end of 10 minutes. Rice should be very dry.
  8. When rice is very dry, stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups of hot water.
  9. Cover, and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes.
  10. Uncover and bake another 5 minutes.
  11. Fluff with fork, garnish, and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 250.83 Kcal (1050 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.15g 13%
Cholesterol 20.34mg 7%
Sodium 198.51mg 8%
Potassium 72.01mg 2%
Total Carbs 40.2g 13%
Sugars 0.73g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.86g 3%
Protein 3.7g 7%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 22.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 128.24 Kcal (537 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.17g 13%
Cholesterol 10.4mg 7%
Sodium 101.49mg 8%
Potassium 36.81mg 2%
Total Carbs 20.55g 13%
Sugars 0.37g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 3%
Protein 1.89g 7%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2%
Iron 1mg 11%
Calcium 11.7mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

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