Saffron Rice Pilaf

Side Dishes

 

Saffron Rice Pilaf
Adding saffron to this simple vegetable-filled pilaf makes this great side dish just a bit more elegant!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Keyword: Gluten-Free, Rice, Vegetables
Servings: 6
Calories: 189kcal
Author: Chef Bill Collins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red pepper (seeded and finely diced)
  • 1 onion (small. Peeled and finely diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (peeled and minced)
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
  • â…› teaspoon saffron (a pinch)
  • 1 zucchini (skin only, finely diced)
  • 1 summer squash (skin only, finely diced)
  • 3 scallions (sliced for garnish (optional))
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  • Place a saucepan over a medium heat. When it’s heated, add the olive oil, then the red pepper and onion. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables star to cook through. Add the garlic, and sauté until it’s fragrant, approximately 30 seconds
  • Add the rice, and mix thoroughly with the vegetables. Add the stock and saffron, bring to a boil, and cover. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 12 minutes. Remove the lid, and place the diced zucchini and summer squash skins on top of the rice. Place Cover again, and continue to cook for 5 more minutes, or until the rice is cooked to your liking
  • Garnish with the scallions, and serve
Nutrition Facts
Saffron Rice Pilaf
Serving Size
 
6 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
189
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
2
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
122
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
380
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
33
g
11
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
814
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
 
40
mg
48
%
Calcium
 
33
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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