Quick and Easy Saffron Rice Recipe

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Quick and Easy Saffron Rice
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp saffron
  • 1 1/2 tsp parsley, chopped

Directions:

  1. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan (that has a lid).
  2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until just soft.
  3. Add in the rice and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add the broth, saffron, and parsley.
  5. Cover and reduce the heat to low.
  6. Cook for 15-18 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
  7. Fluff with a fork before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 231.28 Kcal (968 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.75g 9%
Sodium 323.88mg 13%
Potassium 132.57mg 3%
Total Carbs 39.61g 13%
Sugars 0.41g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.71g 3%
Protein 3.56g 7%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 13.4mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 151.13 Kcal (633 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.76g 9%
Sodium 211.63mg 13%
Potassium 86.62mg 3%
Total Carbs 25.88g 13%
Sugars 0.27g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.47g 3%
Protein 2.32g 7%
Vitamin C 5mg 13%
Iron 1.3mg 11%
Calcium 8.7mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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