Saffron Rice

Saffron Rice

Recipe by LLADRACH from allrecipes.com

Dinner,Side Dish 60 Mins.

Ingredients

6

6 servings

  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 0.25 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • 3 drops yellow food coloring

Instructions

  • Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more.
  • Pour in rice and stir to coat. Stir in water, parsley flakes, saffron, and 3 drops of yellow food coloring (optional). Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.

Nutritional Facts

Per 6 servings

  • Calories: 259
  • Carbohydrate: 27g
  • Fat: 16g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Sugar: 0g

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