Saffron Rice

Recipesfull introduces to you: Vegetarian Recipes. (Saffron Rice). 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

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

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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.