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Saffron Rice With Curried Apricot Dressing Recipe

Saffron Rice With Curried Apricot Dressing Recipe

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Saffron Rice With Curried Apricot Dressing

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp water (or vegetable stock-original recipe used 3 tbsp olive oil)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp fennel seed (optional)
salt and pepper
2 cups uncooked basmati rice
1/2 tsp saffron steeped in 1/4 cup warm water
3 1/2 cups vegetable stock
2 cups of cubed roasted sweet potatoes
1 tart apple, diced and tossed with lemon juice
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1 tbsp curry powder
1/4 tsp ground cardamom (optional)
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup oil
salt
2 tbsp finely shredded mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

Directions:

In a saucepan, heat the water or stock over medium heat (or add 1 Tbs olive oil instead of liquid) and saute the onions and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
. Then add the cumin, fennel seeds, pepper, and salt. Saute for 1 minute Add the rice and stir constantly for 2 minutes or until rice smells fragrant. Add saffron in water and the vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, cover, turn heat to low and simmer for 40 - 45 min until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked.
Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl.
Toss peeled cubed sweet potatoes with 2 Tbs olive oil and roast on baking sheet at 450 degrees until slightly browned (around 25-30 min). Also toast pine nuts(I buy mine already toasted).
When rice is cooked, put in a bowl and add sweet potatoes, apples, scallions and pine nuts.
To make dressing:.
Combine all the dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until emulsified. Add more spices to taste if you feel it is needed. Combine most of the dressing with the rice and taste. If you think it needs more dressing, add more. Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1378.2 Kcal (5770 kJ)
Calories from fat	260.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.99g	45%
Sodium	32663.74mg	1361%
Potassium	811.96mg	17%
Total Carbs	239.03g	80%
Sugars	13.71g	55%
Dietary Fiber	7.52g	30%
Protein	7.57g	15%
Vitamin C	28.3mg	47%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	93.1mg	517%
Calcium	71.3mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	235.85 Kcal (987 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.96g	45%
Sodium	5589.63mg	1361%
Potassium	138.95mg	17%
Total Carbs	40.9g	80%
Sugars	2.35g	55%
Dietary Fiber	1.29g	30%
Protein	1.3g	15%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	47%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	15.9mg	517%
Calcium	12.2mg	7%

* 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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