Saffron Rice with Peas and Garbanzo Beans Recipe

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Saffron Rice with Peas and Garbanzo Beans

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845

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups shelled fresh peas or frozen, thawed
2 cups basmati rice
4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp saffron threads
1 15- to 16-oz can garbanzo beans ( chickpeas), rinsed, drained

Directions:

Cook fresh peas in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and reserve. If using thawed peas, set aside.
Place rice in sieve. Rinse rice under cold running water until water runs clear. Drain. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Add rice; stir 1 minute. Add broth, salt and saffron; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir peas and garbanzo beans into rice. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	845.31 Kcal (3539 kJ)
Calories from fat	590.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	65.58g	101%
Cholesterol	163.47mg	54%
Sodium	921.17mg	38%
Potassium	246.87mg	5%
Total Carbs	57.48g	19%
Sugars	3.23g	13%
Dietary Fiber	3.52g	14%
Protein	11.9g	24%
Vitamin C	9.8mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	25%
Iron	33.2mg	184%
Calcium	68mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	201.83 Kcal (845 kJ)
Calories from fat	140.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.66g	101%
Cholesterol	39.03mg	54%
Sodium	219.94mg	38%
Potassium	58.94mg	5%
Total Carbs	13.72g	19%
Sugars	0.77g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.84g	14%
Protein	2.84g	24%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	25%
Iron	7.9mg	184%
Calcium	16.2mg	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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bitter
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