Directions:
- On the stove top or in the microwave, heat the broth until hot. Add the saffron, cover, and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a heavy-based 3-quart saucepan with a tight lid, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft but not browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the rice, salt and cayenne, and stir well to coat each grain with oil. Toast for a full five minutes, stirring regularly to keep the grains separated and to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan (the rice may turn opaque before 5 minutes is up, but keep going). Reduce the heat to low if there are any signs of scorching. Stir in 2 tablespoons of parsley and the garlic.
- Add the saffron broth, stir once, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 18 minutes. Remove from the heat, and let the pilaf sit, still covered, for five minutes.
- Once the pilaf has rested, remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Using the fork, gently fold in the almonds, the remaining parsley, and the oregano. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
- P.S. You might be tempted to leave out the saffron because it's expensive, but DON'T DO IT! It's worth every penny, and one jar goes a long way. If you have a Trader Joe's in your area, you can pick up a jar for about three to four bucks. If you don't have a TJ's, I'm sorry for you.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 81.21 Kcal (340 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 59.02 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 6.56g | 10% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 292.17mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 156.1mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 4.41g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 1.15g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.26g | 5% | |
| Protein | 2.71g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 26.6mg | 44% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.6mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 10.5mg | 58% | |
| Calcium | 26.9mg | 3% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 63.45 Kcal (266 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 46.11 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5.12g | 10% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 228.28mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 121.96mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 3.45g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 0.9g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.98g | 5% | |
| Protein | 2.11g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 20.8mg | 44% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.5mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 8.2mg | 58% | |
| Calcium | 21.1mg | 3% | |
* 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.
Try this similar recipes
-
Spicy and Thick Turkey Chili
Extra-virgin olive oil, Yellow onions, chopped and 21 more.. -
Seafood Paella with Edamame
Low-sodium chicken broth, Saffron threads, Olive oil and 13 more.. -
Moroccan Chicken And Vegetable Couscous
Extra-virgin olive oil and 25 more.. -
Red Pepper Chimichurri
Kosher salt, Warm water, Italian flat leaf parsley, Garlic and 9 more.. -
Red Pepper Chimichurri
Kosher salt, Warm water, Flat-leaf italian parsley and 10 more.. -
Brazilian Corn and Shrimp Casserole
Virgin olive oil or 2 tbsp butter, Chopped yellow onion and 12 more.. -
Spanish Omelet with Potatoes and Chorizo
Extra-virgin olive oil, Yellow onion, chopped and 8 more.. -
Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers
Red bell peppers (about 6 oz. each) or 4 medium yellow be... and 10 more.. -
Pulled Pork
Extra virgin olive oil, Yellow onions, Chili powder, Cumin and 9 more..
Also Try
-
Saffron Rice Pilaf With Toasted Almonds
White rice, Vermicelli, broken into 1/2 inch pieces and 5 more.. -
Basmati Rice Dressing with Dried Fruit, Toasted Almonds, and Coconut
Brown basmati rice, Dried apricots, cut into quarters and 17 more.. -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Get Your Recipe of Health!
Follow RecipeOfHealth on Facebook!
