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Persian-Style Rice with Saffron and Lentils Recipe
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Persian-Style Rice with Saffron and Lentils Recipe

8 ingredients 8 to 10 servings openrecipes

This recipe elevates rice to a new level, yet it's simple to make. In Persian households, this is a dish that each cook personalizes to make his or her own. The...

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

779
Calories
35g
Protein
23g
Fat
110g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 9 ingredients — the other 2 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
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Green Lentil 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

  • 4 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 cup green lentils
  • 1/2 medium white onion, fine dice
  • 4 cups long-grain, white basmati rice
  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium russet potato
  • 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground saffron (optional)

Directions

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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