Saffron Basmati Rice

November 22, 2019

A delicately flavoured yet fragrant Saffron Basmati Rice – ideal to serve with your favorite curry. Mixed with onion and sliced almonds, this rice dish gives a more substantial and fancy alternative to plain boiled rice.

Recipe:
120 g Basmati Rice
10 g Sliced Almonds
50 g Diced Onion
pinch Saffron

Add the saffron to a couple of tablespoons of water and set aside to allow the flavours to release
Lightly toast the almonds in a saucepan over a medium heat – it should only take a minute...
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Nutritions

Calories
505

Sodium
11mg
0% DV

Fat
1g
2% DV

Protein
10g
20% DV

Carbs
107g
36% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 0.46g 2%

Polysaturated Fat 0.54g 3%

Monosaturated Fat 0.84g 5%

Cholesterol 1mg 0%

Sodium 11mg 0%

Potassium 250mg 7%

Protein 10g 20%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 2g 10%

Sugar 4g 8%

Vitamin A 2IU 0%

Vitamin B6 0.27mg 13%

Vitamin C 4mg 8%

Calcium 55mg 5%

Iron 5mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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To make the herbed basmati rice, add 1 cup (195 grams) basmati rice that has been rinsed under cold running water into a sauce pan, along with 1/2 tsp (.45 grams) dried thyme, 1/2 tsp (.56 grams)...
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