Taste of Fall: Saffron-Infused Biryan Recipe

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Taste of Fall: Saffron-Infused Biryan
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Directions:

  1. Thoroughly grind the saffron threads with the sugar.
  2. Add the hot water and allow the saffron to steep and become fragrant.
  3. Cook the rice in water, biryani paste and saffron.
  4. While the rice is cooking, clean, trim and cut vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Brown the onion in a bit of olive oil and salt. Add turmeric, ground meat, if any, or quinoa and brown for another 10 minutes or so.
  6. Once the water has been absorbed (~10 mins), gently fold the vegetables (all but the peas) and meat/quinoa into the rice and cover the pot. Reduce the heat and allow the vegetables to cook (~20-30 mins).
  7. Turn off the heat and gently mix the frozen peas into the rice.
  8. Sprinkle few sprigs of fresh coriander (cilantro) and crunchy toasted cashews on top for a sexy finish.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 602.2 Kcal (2521 kJ)
Calories from fat 161.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.92g 28%
Cholesterol 105.82mg 35%
Sodium 707.79mg 29%
Potassium 1130.04mg 24%
Total Carbs 70.75g 24%
Sugars 7.98g 32%
Dietary Fiber 6.91g 28%
Protein 44.3g 89%
Vitamin C 71.7mg 119%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 57.4mg 319%
Calcium 121.6mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 87.33 Kcal (366 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.6g 28%
Cholesterol 15.35mg 35%
Sodium 102.65mg 29%
Potassium 163.88mg 24%
Total Carbs 10.26g 24%
Sugars 1.16g 32%
Dietary Fiber 1g 28%
Protein 6.42g 89%
Vitamin C 10.4mg 119%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 12%
Iron 8.3mg 319%
Calcium 17.6mg 12%

* 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

  • 12.7
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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