Saffron Rice with Craisins and Almonds

Try this delicious Persian style saffron rice with almonds and Craisins brings a contrast of flavors and textures. This is similar to the dish Albaloo Polow. | ethnicspoon.com

Saffron Rice with Craisins and Almonds

Analida Braeger

Try this delicious Persian style saffron rice with almonds and Craisins or dried cranberries brings a contrast of flavors and textures. This is similar to the dish Albaloo Polow.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Course Side

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 183 kcal

Ingredients

1 ½ cups basmati rice
2 ½ cups water
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon saffron
3 teaspoon olive oil
2 shallots minced
¼ cup almonds slivered
¼ cup cranberries, dried Ocean Spray® Craisins®

Instructions

Place basmati rice in pot, and add the water, salt, saffron, and 1 tsp. of olive oil. Stir well, and bring to a boil. Turn down heat, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff, and cover again until ready to use.
In a non stick skillet heat the remaining olive oil, and saute the shallots and the almonds, until they begin to brown slightly.
Add the shallots and almond to the rice and toss. Finally, mix in the Craisins®.
Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSodium: 297mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 0.5mg

Keyword easy rice dish, exotic flavors, Persian style rice

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