Saffron Potatoes Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 tsp saffron thread
1 tbsp hot water
2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes
2 tsp olive oil
1 small onion, sliced
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 cup vegetable broth
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup raisins
1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

Soak saffron in hot water.
Cook potatoes in salted water until tender but still firm, drain and set aside.
Heat oil in a large heavy bottom saucepan, add onion, turmeric, coriander and cumin.
Cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until onion is soft.
Add potato, broth, and garlic, then bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
Add saffron water and raisins and cook 10 minutes or until potato is soft and the sauce is reduced and thickened.
Stir in the parsley and cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	296.06 Kcal (1240 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.66g	6%
Cholesterol	0.62mg	0%
Sodium	445.96mg	19%
Potassium	989.59mg	21%
Total Carbs	62.31g	21%
Sugars	11.03g	44%
Dietary Fiber	8.6g	34%
Protein	6.37g	13%
Vitamin C	8.7mg	15%
Vitamin A	2.3mg	76%
Iron	3.5mg	19%
Calcium	88.4mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	91.48 Kcal (383 kJ)
Calories from fat	10.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.13g	6%
Cholesterol	0.19mg	0%
Sodium	137.8mg	19%
Potassium	305.78mg	21%
Total Carbs	19.25g	21%
Sugars	3.41g	44%
Dietary Fiber	2.66g	34%
Protein	1.97g	13%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	76%
Iron	1.1mg	19%
Calcium	27.3mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

5.4

Points
8

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free,
good source of fiber

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