Saffron Rice Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Vegetarian Recipes. (Saffron Rice Recipe). This simple recipe for saffron rice includes butter, onion, and saffron. It has been used in my family for quite some time and has always been a favorite.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Saffron Rice Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup butter

¼ cup diced onion

1 cup uncooked long grain white rice

2 cups water

½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes

1 pinch saffron threads

3 drops yellow food coloring

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown 15 to 20 minutes more.

Step 2

Pour in rice and stir to coat. Stir in water parsley flakes saffron and 3 drops of yellow food coloring (optional). Reduce heat cover and simmer until water is absorbed about 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Saffron Rice Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 259.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.8g 6%

Carbohydrates: 26.8g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 0.4g

Fat: 15.6g 24%

Saturated Fat: 9.8g 49%

Cholesterol: 40.7mg 14%

Vitamin A Iu: 477.6IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.9mg 15%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 0.7mg 1%

Folate: 55.8mcg 14%

Calcium: 18.5mg 2%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 13.5mg 5%

Potassium: 52.2mg 2%

Sodium: 113mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 140.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.