Saffron Rice Recipe

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Saffron Rice
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Directions:

  1. Rinse rice in 2-4 changes of cold water, until it runs clear. Set aside.
  2. Soak saffron threads in 2 tablespoons boiling water.
  3. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add cardamom, cloves and cinnamon and fry 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Add rice, reduce heat to low and saute 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until rice is opaque, is beginning to smell nutty and is just beginning to turn a little golden.
  4. Add bay leaves and raisins to pot. Pour in the boiling broth and stir in the salt and saffron.
  5. Cover tightly and simmer 20-25 minutes. or until rice is cooked and all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork, then turn out into a serving dish. Remove and discard cardamom pods, whole cloves and cinnamon sticks. Sprinkle with slivered almonds.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 338.24 Kcal (1416 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.3g 16%
Cholesterol 11.41mg 4%
Sodium 1025.27mg 43%
Potassium 393.49mg 8%
Total Carbs 59.01g 20%
Sugars 11.61g 46%
Dietary Fiber 3.56g 14%
Protein 6.76g 14%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 7%
Iron 33.3mg 185%
Calcium 45.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 137.54 Kcal (576 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.19g 16%
Cholesterol 4.64mg 4%
Sodium 416.92mg 43%
Potassium 160.01mg 8%
Total Carbs 23.99g 20%
Sugars 4.72g 46%
Dietary Fiber 1.45g 14%
Protein 2.75g 14%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 7%
Iron 13.5mg 185%
Calcium 18.3mg 5%

* 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

  • 6.9
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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