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Saffron Fruited Rice
You will love this
Saffron Fruited Rice
with everything! It has a unique flavor that can stand alone or pair nicely with other dishes.
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Servings:
6
Calories:
336
kcal
Author:
Veg Kitchen
Ingredients
1 ½
cups
raw brown rice
preferably Basmati
2
tbsp
fragrant nut oil
or olive oil
1
medium onion
chopped
1
large sweet apple
peeled, cored, and diced
⅓
cup
nuts of your choice
chopped
⅓
cup
raisins
or currants
⅓
cup
dried fruit of your choice
apricots, dates, black figs, or a combination; chopped
2
tbsp
agave nectar
½
tsp
saffron threads
dissolved in 2 tbsp warm water; or substitute ½ to 1 tsp ground tumeric, to taste
¼
tsp
cinnamon
¼
tsp
ground nutmeg
several fresh cilantro leaves
salt and freshly ground pepper
to taste
Instructions
Combine the rice with 3 ½ cups water in a saucepan.
Bring to a gentle boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer gently until the water is absorbed—about 30 minutes.
Heat the oil in a large skillet.
Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until translucent.
Add the apple and sauté until it softens, about 3 or 4 minutes.
Add the cooked rice and remaining ingredients, and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for 8–10 minutes.
Serve at once.
Nutrition
Calories:
336
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
57
g
|
Protein:
6
g
|
Fat:
10
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Sodium:
7
mg
|
Potassium:
317
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
10
g
|
Vitamin A:
19
IU
|
Vitamin C:
3
mg
|
Calcium:
34
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg
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