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Saffron Rice Pilaf
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Saffron Rice Pilaf

8 ingredients Makes 8 servings openrecipes
Saffron Rice Pilaf
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

438
Calories
6g
Protein
15g
Fat
71g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 7 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Grape 1/2 cup (76g) 62
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Saffron not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
  • 2 tablespoons boiling-hot water
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup slivered almonds (4 ounces)
  • 1 very large onion, chopped (3 to 4 cups)
  • 3 cups white basmati rice (19 ounces)
  • 4 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup dried currants (4 ounces)

Directions

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By epicurious · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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