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Lemon-Scented Saffron Rice Recipe

Lemon-Scented Saffron Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 large shallots, thinly sliced
pinch ( generous ) of saffron threads
1 1/2 cups arborio or other short-grain rice
3 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt broth
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped lemon peel
1 large bunch chives, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
salt and freshly cracked white pepper

Directions:

Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and saffron and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add rice and stir to coat. Add stock and lemon juice; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, stir and cover. Let simmer until creamy and tender, stirring vigorously every 10 minutes, 20 to 25 minutes. Add lemon peel and chives. Season with salt and pepper. Stir vigorously until well combined.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	269.79 Kcal (1130 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.69g	9%
Cholesterol	14.15mg	5%
Sodium	151.25mg	6%
Potassium	300.82mg	6%
Total Carbs	44.56g	15%
Sugars	6.59g	26%
Dietary Fiber	2.39g	10%
Protein	7.67g	15%
Vitamin C	10.4mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.6mg	4%
Calcium	29.9mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	130.85 Kcal (548 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.76g	9%
Cholesterol	6.86mg	5%
Sodium	73.36mg	6%
Potassium	145.9mg	6%
Total Carbs	21.61g	15%
Sugars	3.2g	26%
Dietary Fiber	1.16g	10%
Protein	3.72g	15%
Vitamin C	5mg	17%
Iron	0.3mg	4%
Calcium	14.5mg	3%

* 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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savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

5.4

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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