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Saffron-Sesame Rice with Pine Nuts
You'll love the exotic nutty flavor of this
Saffron-Sesame Rice with Pine Nuts
. It tastes great with all your favorite mains!
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Servings:
4
Calories:
153
kcal
Author:
Veg Kitchen
Ingredients
1
vegetable bouillon cube
¾
cup
long-grain brown rice
or brown Basmati rice
½
tsp
saffron threads
or turmeric
¼
cup
pine nuts
2
scallions
white and green parts; thinly sliced
½
lemon
juiced
1 ½
tbsp
tahini
¼
cup
fresh parsley
minced
1
tbsp
sesame seeds
salt and freshly ground pepper
to taste
Instructions
Combine 2 cups of water and the bouillon cube in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a boil, stir in the rice, then cover and simmer until the water is absorbed, about 35 minutes.
Remove from heat and cover.
Combine the saffron with ¼ cup hot water in a small mug and let steep until needed.
In a small, dry skillet, toast the pine nuts over medium heat until golden brown—about 5 minutes. Shake or stir skillet frequently.
Remove from heat.
Stir the saffron water and pine nuts into the cooked rice, followed by the remaining ingredients.
Serve at once.
Nutrition
Calories:
153
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
13
g
|
Protein:
4
g
|
Fat:
10
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
5
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Sodium:
178
mg
|
Potassium:
157
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
385
IU
|
Vitamin C:
14
mg
|
Calcium:
45
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg
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