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Saffron Rice
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Saffron Rice

7 ingredients 15 min + 45 min 6 servings openrecipes
Saffron Rice

"This simple recipe for saffron rice includes butter, onion, and saffron. It has been used in my family for quite some time and has always been a favorite."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

353
Calories
6g
Protein
12g
Fat
55g
Carbs

Counts 4 of 6 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Water not in our table 0
Saffron 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

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • 3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)

Directions

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