Directions:
- Combine the warm water and saffron in a small bowl. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and saffron and cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is evenly coated with the oil. Stir in the water, salt, and ginger. Increase the heat, cover, and bring to a boil. Decrease the heat to low and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until the water is absorbed. Check after 20 minutes; if there are steam holes on the top, it's ready. Remove ginger. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley and fluff with a fork to combine.
- Variations: Substitute quinoa for the rice (no need to soak it first). For a dolled-up version of this dish, add 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of ground coriander, and 1/8 teaspoon of ground cardamom when you add the saffron. Add 2 tablespoons of currants or raisins when you add the lemon juice, and substitute mint for the parsley. Serve topped with 3 tablespoons of toasted slivered almonds.Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- PER SERVING: Calories: 135; Total Fat: 3.5 g (0.5 g saturated, 2 g mono- unsaturated); Carbohydrates: 25 g; Protein: 3 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sodium: 184 mg Nutritional analysis provided by The Longevity Kitchen
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 93.15 Kcal (390 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 25.85 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2.87g | 4% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 195.89mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 27.34mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 16.35g | 5% | |
| Sugars | 0.22g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.47g | 2% | |
| Protein | 1.26g | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 15.8mg | 88% | |
| Calcium | 8.8mg | 1% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 78.68 Kcal (329 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 21.83 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2.43g | 4% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 165.46mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 23.1mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 13.81g | 5% | |
| Sugars | 0.19g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4g | 2% | |
| Protein | 1.07g | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 13.4mg | 88% | |
| Calcium | 7.5mg | 1% | |
* 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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