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Saffron Rice Pilaf
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Saffron Rice Pilaf

11 ingredients 4 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

455
Calories
7g
Protein
15g
Fat
75g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 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
Apricot 1 medium (35g) 17
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 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

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  • 3/4 cup blanched slivered almonds (4 oz.)
  • 2 tsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cups uncooked long-grain brown rice
  • 3/4 cup packed golden raisins
  • 3/4 cup packed finely chopped dried apricots
  • 1 tsp. lightly packed saffron threads
  • 3 3/4 cups vegetable broth
  • 3/4 tsp. salt, or to taste
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Directions

1

In small dry skillet, cook almonds over medium heat until lightly toasted, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

2

In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until grains are opaque, about 1 minute.

3

Add toasted almonds, raisins and apricots. Crush saffron threads between your fingers and add to rice mixture. Stir to combine. Add broth and salt, increase heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 10 minutes.

4

Remove saucepan from heat. Let pilaf stand, still covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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