Golden Saffron Rice
Notes: If making up to 30 minutes ahead, after fluffing with fork, cover pan again and let stand at room temperature. If desired, garnish rice with 1 cup rinsed and drained nasturtium blossoms grown without pesticides.
Yield: Makes 8 servings
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 173
- Calories from fat: 4.2%
- Protein: 8.9g
- Fat: 0.8g
- Saturated fat: 0.0g
- Carbohydrate: 36g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sodium: 203mg
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
Ingredients
- 4 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon saffron
Preparation
- In a 4- to 5-quart pan over high heat, bring 4 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth, 2 cups basmati rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon saffron to a boil. Cover and reduce heat; simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender to bite, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat, stir with a fork to fluff, then spoon into a bowl.
Golden Saffron Rice Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Rice/Grains
- PUBLICATION: Sunset
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