Stovetop Saffron Rice

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

Takes a little time but well worth the wait!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr20 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Stovetop Saffron Rice

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked long-grain rice

¾ teaspoon crushed saffron threads

4 tablespoons butter

6 whole cardamom seeds

4 whole cloves

3 cinnamon sticks

1 onion

chopped

3 cups boiling vegetable broth

1 teaspoon salt

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Directions

Step 1

Cover rice with cold water and set aside to soak for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Soak saffron threads in 2 tablespoons boiling water.

Step 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. Stir in the rice reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes stirring constantly.

Step 4

Pour in the boiling broth and stir in the salt and saffron.

Step 5

Cover and cook until rice is cooked and all liquid is absorbed about 40 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Stovetop Saffron Rice

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 404

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.1g 14%

Carbohydrates: 69.5g 22%

Dietary Fiber: 3.2g 13%

Sugars: 3.3g

Fat: 10.2g 16%

Saturated Fat: 6g 30%

Cholesterol: 24.4mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 891.2IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.6mg 35%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 1.3mg 2%

Folate: 132.7mcg 33%

Calcium: 65.8mg 7%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 30.5mg 11%

Potassium: 125.5mg 4%

Sodium: 811.9mg 33%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 36%

Calories From Fat: 92.2

*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.