Saffron Rice with Raisins and Cashews Recipe

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Saffron Rice with Raisins and Cashews
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 3 tbsp raisins
  • 1/4 cup cashews

Directions:

  1. In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and boil for 5 minutes. Stir in the sugar, reduce the heat, and add the clarified butter.
  2. Meanwhile, soak the saffron in 1 tablespoon hot water for 10 minutes.
  3. To the rice add the saffron, cloves, raisins and cashews. Stir well, cover, and cook over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes more, or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked.
  4. Sprinkle with cardamom before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 260.72 Kcal (1092 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.65g 15%
Cholesterol 6.31mg 2%
Sodium 7.29mg 0%
Potassium 189.11mg 4%
Total Carbs 42.01g 14%
Sugars 8.24g 33%
Dietary Fiber 1.72g 7%
Protein 4.73g 9%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Iron 25mg 139%
Calcium 24.5mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 108.48 Kcal (454 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.02g 15%
Cholesterol 2.63mg 2%
Sodium 3.03mg 0%
Potassium 78.69mg 4%
Total Carbs 17.48g 14%
Sugars 3.43g 33%
Dietary Fiber 0.72g 7%
Protein 1.97g 9%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 10.4mg 139%
Calcium 10.2mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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