Saffron Pilaf Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tbsp warm water
1/2 tsp saffron threads, crumbled
1 1/3 cups uncooked basmati rice
2 cups cold water
1 tsp vegetable oil
3 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
2 1/4 cups fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp raisins
3/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted

Directions:

Combine warm water and saffron.
Rinse rice well; drain. Combine rice and 2 cups cold water in a bowl, and let stand 30 minutes to 2 hours. Drain.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cloves and bay leaves; cook 1 1/2 minutes, stirring occasionally (be careful not to burn the bay leaves). Stir in saffron mixture, rice, broth, raisins, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Discard cloves and bay leaves; sprinkle with almonds.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	127.43 Kcal (534 kJ)
Calories from fat	19.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.2g	3%
Sodium	354.79mg	15%
Potassium	194.82mg	4%
Total Carbs	19.59g	7%
Sugars	1.46g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.81g	3%
Protein	8.49g	17%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	1%
Iron	17.3mg	96%
Calcium	62mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	73.24 Kcal (307 kJ)
Calories from fat	11.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.26g	3%
Sodium	203.9mg	15%
Potassium	111.97mg	4%
Total Carbs	11.26g	7%
Sugars	0.84g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.47g	3%
Protein	4.88g	17%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Iron	9.9mg	96%
Calcium	35.6mg	6%

* 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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