Saffron Rice Pilaf

Name: Saffron Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 liters chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth; 1 3-inch cinnamon stick, broken into 4 pieces; 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 12 servings Freshly ground pepper; 710 milliliters long-grain rice; 1 teaspoons loosely packed saffron threads; 1 teaspoon salt

Saffron Rice Pilaf might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 227 calories, 6g of protein, and 3g of fat. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 12. Head to the store and pick up onion, cinnamon stick, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 37

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Oven

In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the olive oil.

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Olive Oil

Add the onion, cinnamon and saffron and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the onion is softened but not browned, about 5 minutes.

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Cinnamon

Saffron

Onion

Add the rice and stir for 1 minute to coat the rice with the oil.

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Rice

Cooking Oil

Add the chicken stock, salt and a pinch of pepper and bring to a boil over high heat. Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover, transfer to the oven and bake for 15 minutes.

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Chicken Stock