Saffron Pilaf

Name: Saffron Pilaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 strand saffron or 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1 tbsp hot water if using saffron; 2 tbsp butter; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped carrot; 1 cup rice; 2 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup shredded cheddar; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 tsp of turmeric if no saffron

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Prep:10minCook:25min

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Updated at: Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:24:43 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories193 kcal (10%)

Total Fat5.7 g (8%)

Carbs30.4 g (12%)

Sugars1 g (1%)

Protein4.4 g (9%)

Sodium500.7 mg (25%)

Fiber0.8 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

1 strandsaffron

1 Tbspwater

hot, if using saffron

2 Tbspbutter

¼ cuponion

chopped

¼ cupcarrot

chopped

1 cuprice

2 ¼ cupchicken broth

¼ cupshredded cheddar

¼ tspturmeric

Instructions

Step 1

Soak saffron in water. Add onion and carrot to butter and cook until transparent. Add rice and sauté a minute or two. Add broth and seasoning and simmer until done. Add cheese and serve.

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